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DY08 YVV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 84,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,618 miles

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 79,025 miles

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 76,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,066 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 58,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,217 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,670 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,107 miles

front number plate slightley damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,345 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YVV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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