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DV08 YTZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,689 mi
Last recorded41,689 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YTZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front service brake slightly Grabbing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 39,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 39,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittent (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2024 38,700 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2024 38,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2023 36,678 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2022 35,331 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

General under-body corrosion

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2020 33,199 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 33,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,514 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,657 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 30,657 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,179 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished / cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,411 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 YTZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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