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DN08 UGT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UGT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,537 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 45,537 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 43,733 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 43,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 42,814 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 42,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 41,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 41,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held on by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 37,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held on by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 35,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 31,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,340 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 10,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,576 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 UGT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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