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DY58 JVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 JVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 36,917 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear axel corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhauts system cororded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,169 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 36,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,018 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,130 miles

Wiper blades split

Fail 25 Jun 2013 25,129 miles

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

Brake bind offside rear

Wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,229 miles

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

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 JVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

DY58 JVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for DY58 JVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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