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DY58 FJE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,900 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,898 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,653 miles

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 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 79,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front around catalyst (7.1.2)

axle bushes weak

Fail 9 Dec 2017 79,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front around catalyst (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13/T (4.1.E.1)

axle bushes weak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,920 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 60,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy broken and mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,600 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 52,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 43,024 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,713 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,891 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 24,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY58 FJE, 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 DY58 FJE registered?

DY58 FJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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