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DY08 LVP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LVP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,338 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,205 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 44,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,144 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,709 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 34,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,360 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 28,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pickup split (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,773 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2015 24,770 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,589 miles

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,981 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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DY08 LVP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DY08 LVP, 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 DY08 LVP registered?

DY08 LVP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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