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DE08 PVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,174 mi
Last recorded61,174 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,289 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,601 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,553 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 46,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 43,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,534 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 37,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 33,810 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 33,810 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front both and n/s/r cut (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 30,888 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 30,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,731 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 25,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 21,042 miles

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge abd close to balding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 8,258 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,757 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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DE08 PVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE08 PVY, 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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DE08 PVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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