MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension and radiator frame corroded but not excessively.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Tray (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray Insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 R 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray Insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front strut top mounts have lift
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
foot brake travel slight
suspension components corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Lower engine mounting wearing
Front strut top mountings have some lift
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexi to cyilinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Lower engine mounting wearing
Front strut top mountings have some lift
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
nearside front wiper blade split
both front tyres on tread wear bars
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front tyres on tread wear bars
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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DY09 LUW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2009.
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