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DN08 TZP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,924 mi
Last recorded53,924 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 TZP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,924 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,270 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,128 miles

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,781 miles

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

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 50,781 miles

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

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,347 miles

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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 49,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2020 47,692 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 47,072 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil sump corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 May 2019 47,072 miles

Emissions not tested Blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil sump corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 10 May 2018 46,218 miles

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exhaust rear mount corroded

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

sump corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 5,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 44,996 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,495 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken away

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,938 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,829 miles

centre exhaust mount incomplete

Fail 13 Feb 2013 34,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mount incomplete

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

disc slightly scored

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,484 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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DN08 TZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN08 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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