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DY58 FHU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres worn edges

Fail 26 Mar 2026 43,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, o/s/r and n/s/f pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 34,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 32,423 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,482 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,623 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,125 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,095 miles

all tyres cracked in tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,878 miles

Both front tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 21,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres are starting to perish.

Not able to check offside headlamp aim.

Unable to check rear wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,318 miles

Clutch pedal sticks slightly at the bottom of it's travel

Headlamp aim on legal limit, requires slight adjustment

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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DY58 FHU 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 DY58 FHU, 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 DY58 FHU registered?

DY58 FHU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DY58 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 FHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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