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DY09 LSF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,116 mi
Last recorded64,116 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,114 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount bracket snapped off (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe mount bracket snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,358 miles

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

front and central exhaust mounting brackets corroded but secure at test time

slight handbrake travel before brakes are applied , o k at test time

Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and central exhaust mounting brackets corroded but secure at test time

slight handbrake travel before brakes are applied , o k at test time

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,230 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 52,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven near side slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,473 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 45,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,472 miles

slight play present in both front strut tops

Fail 11 May 2012 29,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front suspension strut tops have play present

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 LSF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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