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EA08 EVG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,464 miles

Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,444 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust mount broken

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,893 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

oil leak from sump gasket

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2016 82,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

oil leak from sump gasket

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,367 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

underside of car muddy

Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,353 miles

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

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)

both front tyres perished

slight play both rear wheel bearings

underside of car muddy

Pass 8 May 2014 67,322 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broke. but not affecting support of exhaust system

Pass 1 May 2013 63,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,912 miles

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

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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EA08 EVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA08 EVG, 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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EA08 EVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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