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DS08 XSC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,838 mi
Last recorded50,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + o/s/r pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 45,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + o/s/r pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,195 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 42,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,880 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 38,880 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 35,457 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,758 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped

Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mount snapped

Nearside Front tyre flat

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,553 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 28,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,898 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,893 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)

front exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,964 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)

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 XSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSC, 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 DS08 XSC registered?

DS08 XSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is DS08 XSC safe to buy?

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