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DV08 GZR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,827 mi
Last recorded53,827 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint , system corroded , rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 53,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint , system corroded , rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,769 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,947 miles

exhaust sections and mountings corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle , including front lower arms and fuel tank straps

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 27,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,161 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,166 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,427 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 11,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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