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DY58 FKE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 42,488 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorating (not leaking)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower tie bar/roll bar bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 42,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorating (not leaking)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower tie bar/roll bar bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,676 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower tie bar bushes worn / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 41,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded and holed at the rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded and holed at various points along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower tie bar bushes worn / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge worn bald, cracking in the tread (11 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/inner edge worn bald and cracking in the tread (11 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance on brakes , slightly spongy feel to pedal operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f lenses weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f worn on inner edges ( 10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the tread and walls, something loose inside tyre also (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (by side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in wall/shoulder (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 40,861 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance on brakes , slightly spongy feel to pedal operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f lenses weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f worn on inner edges ( 10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in the tread and walls, something loose inside tyre also (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (by side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking in wall/shoulder (10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear something rolling around inside tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Something rolling around inside tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 39,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Something rolling around inside tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,055 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,885 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 35,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,444 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,898 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 28,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 21,726 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 FKE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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