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PK08 DZW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 DZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,441 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 51,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,240 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,240 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,195 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,402 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,037 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,068 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,959 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PK08 DZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PK08 DZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 DZW registered?

PK08 DZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PK08 DZW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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