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DU08 ULM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ULM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,181 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding extremely tight (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,873 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,563 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 29,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,701 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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DU08 ULM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU08 ULM, 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 DU08 ULM registered?

DU08 ULM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is DU08 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ULM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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