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DY09 NNJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 NNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,010 miles

n/s and o/s front brakes grabbing binding slightly

n/s/f lower track control arm tie point washer on link corroded weakening

vehicle pulls to left very slightly under braking

vehicle underside and components dry showing surface corrosion in places

very slight oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2024 105,002 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting wipers edges (3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

front number plate cracked

slight oil leaks

vehicle pulls to left under braking

vehicle underside and components suspension dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 12 May 2023 100,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 100,134 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 98,904 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front suspension struts have slight play in the top mountings

long handbake travel

Pass 6 May 2020 92,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 92,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 90,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,413 miles

Front ABS reluctor/pickup rings heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 84,301 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 84,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 82,827 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,516 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 36,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

r/n/s tyre going out of shape

slight inner rim damage at f/n/s

Pass 9 May 2013 36,398 miles

r/n/s tyre going out of shape

slight inner rim damage at f/n/s

Pass 14 May 2012 18,991 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 NNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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