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TK09 DSK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK09 DSK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,452 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,368 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn n/s/f and o/s/f (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Dec 2016 73,367 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 64,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,910 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Fail 27 Dec 2014 54,910 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Pass 29 Dec 2013 41,832 miles

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

Nearside front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,086 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 22,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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TK09 DSK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TK09 DSK, 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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TK09 DSK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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