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DK57 OVM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 OVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 50,691 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal fades under load, (1.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint corroded on both ends, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure corroded off, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded On bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Unable to check were from, as bonnet will not open, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded On the bend about fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filter ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 46,396 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 41,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,511 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,782 miles

engine missfire

Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,295 miles

just pass emissions test

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,426 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 14,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 9,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,234 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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DK57 OVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DK57 OVM, 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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DK57 OVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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