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DU08 ULR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ULR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheel trim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,122 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheel trim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens clouded and affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens clouded and affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted NS & OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS increased wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 77,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 70,128 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,766 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,077 miles

Park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,441 miles

head lamp lenses poor condition

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

front lower arm bushes cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2020 59,419 miles

Emissions not tested major gas leak at front flexible joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front lower arm bushes cracking

head lamp lenses poor condition

Pass 3 May 2019 56,990 miles

Exhaust knocking

Front Slight play on rack

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 3 May 2019 56,990 miles

Exhaust knocking

Front Slight play on rack

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Note the fuel filter is very corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Note the fuel filter is very corroded.

Pass 3 May 2017 51,914 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 51,914 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust back box bracket broken but system adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,411 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 580,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear WIPER BROKEN

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,642 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,914 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

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 ULR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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