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CA08 OJR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OJR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,172 miles

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

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

osf top mount slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2023 57,165 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

osf top mount slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,683 miles

FRONT HEADLAMPS LENS DETERIORATING

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 20 Aug 2022 53,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI BLOWING TO EXCESS (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT HEADLAMPS LENS DETERIORATING

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 21 Aug 2021 51,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 48,076 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,803 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 34,803 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,705 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,110 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,109 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,836 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,836 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,803 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 13,875 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,875 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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CA08 OJR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA08 OJR, 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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CA08 OJR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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