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DN08 UGL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,892 mi
Last recorded46,892 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UGL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 45,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 44,689 miles

fuel tank holder strap corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 44,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

fuel tank holder strap corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 44,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 42,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,350 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.(corroded)

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

Rear n/s brake sticking slightly.

Slight splitting on o/s wiper blade.

Fail 29 May 2015 40,350 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.(corroded)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear n/s brake sticking slightly.

Slight splitting on o/s wiper blade.

Pass 22 May 2014 37,019 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 32,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 20,210 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 20,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 UGL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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