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DY09 MZG

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,989 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,752 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes to body mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 73,740 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis st suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside inner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 64,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,342 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to inspect seatbelt

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to inspect seatbelt

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 48,921 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,745 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight uneveness with rear brakes

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 MZG is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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