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DV08 HBB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,513 mi
Last recorded35,513 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HBB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 35,513 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Both front and Rear tyres have low tyre pressure

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear tyres are on limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged, repaired with tape

Rear Rear brake application is uneven

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch is worn

Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,533 miles

Front clutch worn/ cable requires adjustment

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

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

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

Offside Rear body damaged

oily residue on engine

Fail 23 Aug 2024 33,533 miles

Front clutch worn/ cable requires adjustment

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear body damaged

oily residue on engine

Pass 25 Aug 2023 19,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section ot mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of mains (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 17,430 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 14,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 12,542 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,918 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 8,232 miles

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 1 Jul 2014 8,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 HBB 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 78.9%.

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

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