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DY09 MZF

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,327 mi
Last recorded95,327 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MZF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,792 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,787 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear near flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,394 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded to and from flexi hoses.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,026 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 81,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,499 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 MZF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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