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FV08 DVB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,213 mi
Last recorded64,213 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,213 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,003 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Tie bar Split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,627 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 24,624 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,182 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,284 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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FV08 DVB 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 58.8%.

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 FV08 DVB, 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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FV08 DVB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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