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DG08 POU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,166 mi
Last recorded51,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 POU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,004 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 47,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box mounting brackets heavily corroded and very thin, could potentially become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn badly (4.1.E.1)

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,523 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow/ no effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn badly (4.1.E.1)

power steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 35,214 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,583 miles

front exhasut flexy joint breaking up

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 32,583 miles

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

front exhasut flexy joint breaking up

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,146 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,419 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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DG08 POU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 POU, 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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DG08 POU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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