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DY08 LVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,705 miles

both front wipers split on ends

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in the tyre (4.1.E.1)

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 36,035 miles

Near side front wheel has damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 36,035 miles

Near side front wheel has damage

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,394 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 LVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

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

Is DY08 LVW safe to buy?

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