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CY08 DGV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,573 mi
Last recorded75,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 75,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,784 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member. Marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,591 miles

see advisory test number 539189795033

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,030 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,030 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,925 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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CY08 DGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 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 CY08 DGV, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CY08 DGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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