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DY58 FMC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,256 mi
Last recorded77,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FMC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 77,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 74,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,637 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,191 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,183 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,436 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,340 miles

E.M.L light stopping on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,443 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges & (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,553 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges & (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 42,553 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges & (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,897 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear brakes sticking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,206 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 FMC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

DY58 FMC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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