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EF08 OPK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OPK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,616 miles

Exhaust mount corroded and detached.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 65,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mount corroded and detached.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside wing mirror has been temporarily repaired.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 54,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside wing mirror has been temporarily repaired.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,978 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,767 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,403 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring (1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 23,552 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 20,649 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 20,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 17,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 5,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 2,238 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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EF08 OPK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF08 OPK, 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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EF08 OPK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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