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DY09 LSN

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LSN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,610 miles

Excessive play in offside rack arm

Fail 12 Feb 2020 90,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Excessive play in offside rack arm

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 90,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,704 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 87,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 87,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe to Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on main brake pipe to nearside rear flexi

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,872 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,850 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,737 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,629 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 29,368 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 LSN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LSN, 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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What year was DY09 LSN registered?

DY09 LSN is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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