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DE08 PWZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 76,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front inner brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE OIL SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,607 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter hose/joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint/advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 73,361 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint/advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty advise change (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 67,317 miles

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

Front front exhaust support bracket rusted off exhaust secure at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty advise change (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,148 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,039 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,037 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,762 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre void of tread on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 8,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 7,323 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2011 6,677 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 PWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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