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PK08 DZV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 DZV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 62,512 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Exhaust Flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 62,387 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring fractured, still operative. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 57,382 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower mounting bolt removed!! (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring fractured, still operative. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 54,280 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 53,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 39,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,770 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,754 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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PK08 DZV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK08 DZV, 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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PK08 DZV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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