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DE08 PXB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,224 mi
Last recorded29,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 26,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front lower track control arms are corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,622 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 22,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 19,838 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 19,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Visable damage to bonnet,front bumper and both sides of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2014 15,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Visable damage to bonnet,front bumper and both sides of vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2014 15,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

visable body damage to bonnet.

visable body damage to front bumper and along both sides.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,542 miles

Damage to bonnet

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 8,562 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,562 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2011 3,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f wiper blade does not clear screen.

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,219 miles

n/s/f wiper blade does not clear screen.

rear wiper blade incomplete

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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DE08 PXB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE08 PXB, 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 DE08 PXB registered?

DE08 PXB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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