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AY08 EUE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 EUE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,041 miles

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses are perishing

offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bushes are worn

offside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

Fail 8 Feb 2018 94,041 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses are perishing

offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bushes are worn

offside front tyre outer wall has a small cut

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,601 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,601 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,831 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 63,844 miles

exhaust rear silencer heat sheild insecure and exhaust mounts rusted and broken

Pass 25 May 2012 56,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 May 2012 56,007 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 48,397 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak oil filter area

n/s/f abs ring cracked light fuctioning correctly at present

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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AY08 EUE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AY08 EUE, 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 AY08 EUE registered?

AY08 EUE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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