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DV59 DTY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 DTY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side/ inner / outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side/ top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side upper / lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 41,525 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside park brake lazy in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,979 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 22,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 17,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 15,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 15,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,400 miles

front tyre treads on limits rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Sep 2016 14,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre treads on limits rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2015 13,326 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 12,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,058 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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DV59 DTY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV59 DTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV59 DTY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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