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DY09 NMV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,130 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,830 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 51,932 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 51,898 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mounts has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flixe pipe damaged but no leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 45,301 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 45,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,971 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,499 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,498 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,616 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,075 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre shoulderes deteriorated/cracked, no cord or ply exposed.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,514 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 NMV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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