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DY08 ZWS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ZWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded link to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,131 miles

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

both front A.B.S. pickup rings corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,883 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

both front A.B.S. rings on drive shafts deteriorating

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2018 62,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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

both front A.B.S. rings on drive shafts deteriorating

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,393 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,084 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,267 miles

OS FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,795 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 ZWS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

DY08 ZWS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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