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ET08 DLF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 119,474 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 119,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 119,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 112,831 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 111,836 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 105,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,459 miles

Offside Steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,706 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 80,357 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both inner wheel arches muddy

engine light on

engine sump corroded

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust centrebox hanger insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,766 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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ET08 DLF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ET08 DLF, 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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ET08 DLF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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