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DY09 LUZ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,741 mi
Last recorded38,741 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LUZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,755 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 21,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 11,766 miles

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

Rear wiper badly split worn

Fail 3 May 2017 11,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper badly split worn

Pass 31 May 2016 6,980 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 6,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 2,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 277 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 277 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 May 2013 35,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is very close to the limits of wear

rear wiper blade has perished

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 25 May 2012 27,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is very close to the limits of wear

offside rear tyre appears to be underinflated

rear wiper blade has perished

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 24 May 2011 17,241 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 17,240 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LUZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

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

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