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DY58 FKB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,852 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat obstructing centre seat belt inspection ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,212 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Oil leak.

Slight play in steering arm joints.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,212 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Oil leak.

Slight play in steering arm joints.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 21,988 miles

1. Front brake pads 30% left approx plus nearside front wheel dragging slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,988 miles

1. Front brake pads 30% left approx plus nearside front wheel dragging slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,661 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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DY58 FKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKB, 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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DY58 FKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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