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DY09 LUA

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 73,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 72,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,294 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,130 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,197 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,240 miles

Centre Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Inner disc rusty

Offside Front Inner disc rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,308 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,742 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 19,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,275 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 LUA 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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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