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DY58 FMK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 FMK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 43,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,467 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 39,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 83% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 34,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system / hangers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 34,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system / hangers deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,792 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,056 miles

both head lamp aims on lower limit

tested when wet

Fail 12 Nov 2013 24,056 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both head lamp aims on lower limit

tested when wet

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,629 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,314 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

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 FMK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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