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DY58 SVJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,247 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 29,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,932 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 25,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,805 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,999 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 SVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

DY58 SVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is DY58 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY58 SVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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