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DY09 LSD

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LSD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 78,406 miles

Front BOTH SHOCKS TOP MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,771 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,771 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Side (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,004 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 54,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded (1.6 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,915 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 51,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,413 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 42,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounting corroded & detatched

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,244 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,440 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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DY09 LSD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY09 LSD, 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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DY09 LSD is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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