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DY09 NHX

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,236 mi
Last recorded45,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 45,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,357 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 44,357 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working loose connection on bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,933 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front top shocker mounts have movement

o/s/r tyre has been puncture repaired

Fail 10 Dec 2022 40,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front top shocker mounts have movement

o/s/r tyre has been puncture repaired

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 39,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 35,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 34,951 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust section mount has corroded an snapped but system still supported

Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,675 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 NHX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

DY09 NHX is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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