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DY08 LWA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,512 mi
Last recorded55,512 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 LWA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 55,512 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 55,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,544 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,851 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,850 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front inner steering rack slight play

back seats folded down at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front inner steering rack slight play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

back seats folded down at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,461 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,867 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 LWA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

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

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