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EF08 OPN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,085 mi
Last recorded58,085 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OPN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S PARKING BRAKE LOW READING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,089 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 49,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Windscreen wiper blade defective Non-mandatory wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp affected by operation of brake lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,913 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,890 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,875 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,872 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front brake pads low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,050 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

possible front inner brake pads low

slight play evident offside steering system

slight wear evident front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,417 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at edges of tread

slight play evident in offside steering system

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,033 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 OPN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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