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AX08 DXA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,652 miles

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 41,631 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,259 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

Fail 31 Jan 2013 35,259 miles

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

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

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,623 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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AX08 DXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX08 DXA, 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 AX08 DXA registered?

AX08 DXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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