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DV08 YUT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,891 mi
Last recorded117,891 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YUT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive mass amount covering under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 117,884 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no blade left (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive mass amount covering under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,902 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 113,728 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 109,708 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edges, treads 3mm

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 109,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges, treads 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 101,217 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brakes have an imbalance

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 101,217 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front brakes have an imbalance

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 96,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 96,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 85,191 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 85,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 72,051 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 72,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,024 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,180 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 YUT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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