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DS57 MFE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 56,614 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight aim perishing

Offside Front seat belt slow on retract

Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 48,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,070 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,855 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,177 miles

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front tyres are cracking around sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,177 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front tyres are cracking around sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,350 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front passenger seat

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,966 miles

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,532 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch stiff

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch stiff

windscreen scratched

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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DS57 MFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS57 MFE, 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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DS57 MFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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