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DV08 DZG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,016 mi
Last recorded54,016 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,016 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 53,592 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 53,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 52,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 52,955 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,698 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,350 miles

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,167 miles

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 45,631 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,002 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,611 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,402 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,402 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,658 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)

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2013 38,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,203 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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DV08 DZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV08 DZG, 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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DV08 DZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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