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DV58 HFL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,140 mi
Last recorded63,140 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 HFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 63,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 60,415 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system side of tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears [at rear end] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[rear end] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 55,556 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper no tested (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[rear end] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 52,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OLD TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement WHEEL DOES NO TURN FREELY (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OLD TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,561 miles

Boot load area full

Both Rear brake pipes feeding flexi's corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Tyres cracking up due to age(Both)

Fail 20 Mar 2019 49,561 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Boot load area full

Both Rear brake pipes feeding flexi's corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Tyres cracking up due to age(Both)

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 47,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 43,283 miles

Rear rear back box bracket snapped

Fail 25 Mar 2016 43,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear back box bracket snapped

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,725 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,274 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 HFL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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