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DV08 DZS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,588 mi
Last recorded36,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 36,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 35,770 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,795 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,788 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 34,185 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,422 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 31,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,052 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,612 miles

head light aim is only just within limits

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,869 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 DZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DZS, 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 DV08 DZS registered?

DV08 DZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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The MOT history for DV08 DZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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