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DN08 TZM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 TZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 64,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 64,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 63,388 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 63,388 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 61,503 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 61,503 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,671 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 57,533 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 57,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 55,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 55,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 52,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box 1x mount broken still supported

Fail 24 May 2017 52,931 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box 1x mount broken still supported

Pass 20 May 2016 50,920 miles

rear exhaust back box hangers are badly corroded and will brake soon advise weld asap

Fail 20 May 2016 50,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear exhaust back box hangers are badly corroded and will brake soon advise weld asap

Pass 20 May 2015 47,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,705 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 36,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 30,599 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,247 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 24,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2011 18,958 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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DN08 TZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 DN08 TZM, 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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DN08 TZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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