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CA08 OJV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,409 miles

Corrosion on both front lower suspension arms.

Offside Front Brake binding.

Offside Rear Axle bush worn.

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,409 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on both front lower suspension arms.

Offside Front Brake binding.

Offside Rear Axle bush worn.

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 19 May 2017 65,799 miles

Imbalance on hand brake application.

Corrosion on both front lower suspension arms.

Corrosion on rear axle.

Imbalance on rear footbrake application.

O/s/f brake binding.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Corrosion on both front lower suspension arms.

Corrosion on rear axle.

Imbalance on hand brake application.

Imbalance on rear footbrake application.

O/s/f brake binding.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 61,622 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 61,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 53,002 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,848 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 17 May 2013 39,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 39,103 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,532 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 26 May 2011 22,958 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 OJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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