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DV08 YUS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YUS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 75,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 71,738 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 65,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 60,032 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,355 miles

front brake pads below half worn

offside rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2015 54,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads below half worn

offside rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2014 50,010 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 May 2014 50,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,786 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YUS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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