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DY58 FJN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 69,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,396 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,742 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight runout

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,807 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,007 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre edge worn low

Offside Front edge worn low /INNER

Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre edge worn low

Offside Front edge worn low /INNER

exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,247 miles

exhaust bracket broken off

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 13 Jul 2016 47,247 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excess travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken off

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,778 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

nsr service and park brake only just met mot limits

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,167 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

O/S/F and N/S/R Tyres slightly out of shape

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,167 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

O/S/F and N/S/R Tyres slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,672 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

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 FJN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

DY58 FJN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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