2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · DY08 YVV
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 84,590 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY08 YVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 84,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DY08 YVV Mileage History
- 21/08/202581,532 mi
- 01/09/202581,618 mi+86 mi
- 21/08/202684,489 mi+2,871 mi
- 12/09/202684,590 mi+101 mi
- 12/09/202684,590 mi
Average of roughly 2,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 YVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (DY08 YVV) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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