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DY08 XGC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XGC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,921 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,917 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,351 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,426 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 XGC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DY08 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 XGC registered?

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

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