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DY09 NKU

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,013 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 55,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers poor

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

clutch slipping

front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2019 52,943 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,357 miles

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

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

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

oil leak @ sump

Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

oil leak @ sump

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,866 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily inner edge and near limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 28,412 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel filter corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still secure

nearside front tyre screw in tread

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,666 miles

Long hand brake travel

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 NKU is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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