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DY58 FLF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,300 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps under pressure all the way to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front ENGINE OIL LEVEL HIGH

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 39,587 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear wiper blade is missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering suspension and brake components are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 21 May 2019 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear wiper blade is missing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering suspension and brake components are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,018 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2017 34,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,915 miles

Front exhaust mount broke

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust mount broke

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,307 miles

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

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

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 FLF 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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

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