CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY08 ZWP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,923 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,923 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre inner side walls cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre inner side walls cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking slightly and has a nail in it

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 48,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking slightly and has a nail in it

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,747 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on shoulders

Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 17,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brakes are imbalanced

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY08 ZWP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWP, 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

How do I check the history of DY08 ZWP?

You can check the full history of DY08 ZWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY08 ZWP registered?

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

Is DY08 ZWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ZWP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 ZWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY08 ZWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.