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DG58 LPE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 LPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,838 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,706 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 57,706 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring corroded and snapped (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear crank main leaking gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack covered in fluid (2.1.5 (a))

battery light on dash

n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,805 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 48,805 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 43,889 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst in rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (front of tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 43,375 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,605 miles

Corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Heat shield over rear section of exhaust is loose

Middle hanger on exhaust is broken

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,033 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wheel rim / damage to n/s/ outer sill / middle exhaust mount needs welding / corrosion on front shocks

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2019 38,033 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x cutting out (5.2.3 (e))

damage to o/s/f wheel rim / damage to n/s/ outer sill / middle exhaust mount needs welding / corrosion on front shocks

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2018 36,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,573 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 33,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DG58 LPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG58 LPE, 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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DG58 LPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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