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ET08 DLK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 45,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 43,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 42,286 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,910 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,459 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,336 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 36,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 3mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,189 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,662 miles

Nearside Rear 155/70/13 tyre cut outer wall

Nearside headlight weak

Offside Rear tyre has puncture

Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,496 miles

headlamp lenses misting

position sticker in windscreen b zone

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2017 26,496 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' repositioned (8.3.1b)

headlamp lenses misting

position sticker in windscreen b zone

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 155/70/13 tyre cut outer wall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,757 miles

tyres 155/70/13 both rear 2.5mm nearside front 2mm

Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,756 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

tyres 155/70/13 both rear 2.5mm nearside front 2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,926 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 19,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 10,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,697 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,444 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 DLK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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