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DV08 YTU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 70,138 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit or just over (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2018 63,230 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Number plate cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 63,230 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Number plate cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 59,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 50,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 45,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 40,569 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 34,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,433 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 YTU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YTU, 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 YTU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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