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DV08 DZN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DZN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,388 miles

slight wear on nearside front hub

Fail 7 Sep 2023 125,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in o/s/f track rod

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 25 Aug 2020 69,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front inner pads look low

slight play in o/s/f track rod

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,487 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexible wear - fuel filter corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,487 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexible wear - fuel filter corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,446 miles

movement at handbrake lever - fuel filter corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front wheel dent - watch off side rear tyre pressure

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,197 miles

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

near side front wiper split

off side front wheel dent

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner edge wear

front exhaust flexible wear

near side rear brake lower effort

off side front steering rack slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,768 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both off side (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner edge wear

front exhaust flexible wear

near side rear brake lower effort

off side front steering rack slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,111 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,111 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 18 May 2013 46,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,493 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 DZN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DV08 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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