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DK08 YUB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,127 mi
Last recorded39,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YUB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 39,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi slight damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 35,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 32,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,945 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,650 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,200 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,739 miles

slight brake bind rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,623 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 19,623 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 17,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,484 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)

nearside wiper slightly poor

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,751 miles

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre pressure low

front wiper blades only just met mot standards

Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,958 miles

wiper blades only just met mot stamdards

Fail 8 Mar 2012 9,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades only just met mot stamdards

Pass 16 Mar 2011 6,818 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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DK08 YUB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DK08 YUB, 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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DK08 YUB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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