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DV08 YUY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YUY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 64,154 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 52,163 miles

Nearside Oil leak gear box ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake increase rate slightly low

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

Slight cracking to rear tyre walls

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

genral rust under side car

Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,482 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

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

genral rust under side car

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,215 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r/ outer wall cracking tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 324,428 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,771 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 YUY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 YUY, 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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What year was DV08 YUY registered?

DV08 YUY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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