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DN58 JLX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 JLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 53,126 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking in to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking in to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Door handle damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,799 miles

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyre close to on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyre cracked but do not showing any cord.

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 17,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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DN58 JLX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN58 JLX, 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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What year was DN58 JLX registered?

DN58 JLX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for DN58 JLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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