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DV08 GZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,035 mi
Last recorded58,035 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,035 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,164 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 52,164 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 47,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2019 43,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,568 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 39,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking to side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,307 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,393 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 GZU 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 66.7%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

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

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