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DY08 LVG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,951 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,951 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,914 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 67,725 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 59,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade is split.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,593 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,478 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust front pipe bracket is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 46,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,312 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

oil weaping from sump bung

rear axle bushes just starting to split

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,307 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner edge

oil weaping from sump bung

rear axle bushes just starting to split

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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DY08 LVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY08 LVG, 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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DY08 LVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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