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DN08 UGP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UGP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 83,393 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch. sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,709 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2020 72,465 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 72,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/ smooth on inner edge areas and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 69,494 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 69,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,130 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,078 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 UGP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UGP, 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 UGP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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