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DS57 MHA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 83,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front track rod end nut split pins missing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 77,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Rusty

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 73,878 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 73,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,246 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,426 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended AXLE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,426 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEMS ON MIRROR AND DASH. (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended AXLE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 58,263 miles

rear brake application uneven NEARSIDE LOW (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,058 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,578 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers clear screen but need replacing

bonnet safety catch siezed

front discs rusty

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 MHA 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 61.9%.

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

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