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DY09 LTE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,441 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,441 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,750 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,040 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,035 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,035 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 69,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,000 miles

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

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

front wiper blades showing split ends

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated with movement

Fail 4 Apr 2014 31,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated with movement

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads low

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 2 May 2012 22,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 LTE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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