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DV08 HBD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HBD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 106,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel nut and stud damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 106,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose chafing Filler hose insecure/unsupported (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,394 miles

Fuel hose chafing filler hose unsupported (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 78,428 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,581 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,296 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 18,556 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight side to side moment in parking brake lever

Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,549 miles

front tyres wearing 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 HBD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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