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DV58 EJA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,724 mi
Last recorded41,724 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 EJA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 35,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,235 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,986 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 26,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,265 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,228 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 17,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,467 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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DV58 EJA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV58 EJA, 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 DV58 EJA registered?

DV58 EJA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is DV58 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 EJA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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