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PJ08 DJO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,385 mi
Last recorded67,385 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 67,385 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2026 67,370 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,364 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 62,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,059 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 59,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported has now had support made and fitted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2021 53,785 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,203 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 20,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,330 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 11,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PJ08 DJO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ08 DJO, 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 PJ08 DJO registered?

PJ08 DJO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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