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DS08 XRW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,239 mi
Last recorded72,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XRW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2024 72,239 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,349 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by side lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,234 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 70,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,499 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 65,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,507 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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DS08 XRW 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 DS08 XRW, 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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DS08 XRW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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