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DY58 FJJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,195 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,438 miles

fuel filter casing badly corroded, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,738 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,479 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 34,479 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,483 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 30,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,412 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres showing cracks but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 22 Oct 2013 25,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres showing cracks but no ply or cords exposed

small amount of play found in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,438 miles

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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,923 miles

Nearside front steering rack gaiter has slight mist of fluid

Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,923 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter has slight mist of fluid

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 FJJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

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

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