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DV58 HFE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 HFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 98,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm insecurely attached lock nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower split pin missing but secure

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush moved out of housing but not play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 77,779 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower split pin missing but secure

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush moved out of housing but not play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,581 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear clonk poss shocker

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,466 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 63,429 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,350 miles

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre worn at edges and close to limit.

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre worn at edges and close to limit.

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,989 miles

nearside front tyre worn.

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,910 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn.

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,671 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,427 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear child seat fitted visual inspection of adult belt only

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

nearside rear tyre under inflated.

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges.

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 HFE 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 66.7%.

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 DV58 HFE, 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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DV58 HFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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