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DV08 GZW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,782 mi
Last recorded79,782 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 79,782 miles

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 79,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and has a cut in treaded area

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

alternator belt deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

slight misting around sump suspect going pourous

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

alternator belt deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

slight misting around sump suspect going pourous

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,483 miles

advise clutch cable adjusting

advise handbrake adjusting

exhaust bracket requires welding back on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,042 miles

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,876 miles

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel long

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,957 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 GZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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