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AU08 OGM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,791 mi
Last recorded26,791 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 26,791 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil pressure lamp comes on and flashes intermittantly

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 9 Dec 2024 26,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill closing panels holed within 30cm of rear subframe front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil pressure lamp comes on and flashes intermittantly

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 1 Dec 2023 25,539 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both getting misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps rusted and thin

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Nov 2023 25,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both getting misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 pressures low (5.2.3 (l))

fuel tank straps rusted and thin

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Dec 2022 24,596 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front mountings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split badly

Fail 20 Dec 2022 24,596 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front mountings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split badly

Pass 8 Dec 2021 22,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted at seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,148 miles

Offside Rear fuel tank strap rusted

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2018 20,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter rusted

oil pressure lamp on

Fail 12 Jul 2018 19,322 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 18,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view nearside front wiper not working (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump rusty/weak and starting to leak oil

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,234 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

exhaust downpipe studs and nuts rusted badly

Fail 27 Jul 2016 17,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

exhaust downpipe studs and nuts rusted badly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,873 miles

Exhaust front mounting braket corroded broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust front mounting braket corroded broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,732 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Offside front tyre slightly cut on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 10,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,972 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 4,821 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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AU08 OGM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU08 OGM, 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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AU08 OGM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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