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DY09 LTJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LTJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,787 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,025 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,869 miles

Front & rear exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,927 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,927 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,748 miles

LONG FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,748 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

LONG FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,799 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LTJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

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

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