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DY09 LSE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,422 mi
Last recorded48,422 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,488 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both around rims (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both around rims (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 44,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 41,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,782 miles

Front top shock mounts have movement

Ns headlamp is a slightly different colour to it

Rear shock bushes are perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Ns headlamp is a slightly different colour to it

Front top shock mounts have movement

Rear shock bushes are perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,318 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play in it

play in front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers smearing

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play in it

n/s front wheel hard to turn by hand

o/s rear sill trim broken

play in front top strut mounts

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,222 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 36,222 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,080 miles

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,096 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 LSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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