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EK08 HZR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,161 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 101,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES VERY LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,095 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,133 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported PIPE BRACKET (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,411 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,411 miles

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

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

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,412 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,015 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,412 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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EK08 HZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK08 HZR, 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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EK08 HZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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