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DY09 LUW

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,420 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 67,480 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,061 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,618 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray Insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,606 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,858 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,842 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,841 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,399 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,398 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,464 miles

both front tyres on tread wear bars

Fail 11 Apr 2014 32,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,642 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 27,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,127 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 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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