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PJ08 DKF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,825 mi
Last recorded28,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 DKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 28,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 25,231 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 25,231 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 23,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 23,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 20,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material loose on backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,248 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,034 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 11,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 9,593 miles

Offside Service tray insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2017 9,593 miles

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

Offside Service tray insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 6,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 2,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 2,626 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 2,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,383 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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PJ08 DKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

PJ08 DKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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