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EK58 RUC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,153 mi
Last recorded47,153 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 RUC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 47,153 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in n/s/front suspension top mount

Fail 18 Dec 2018 47,107 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer /out of shape inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in n/s/front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Dec 2017 43,487 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

rear wiper smearing slightly

slight oil leak front nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 16 Dec 2017 43,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on both edges

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

rear wiper smearing slightly

slight oil leak front nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,531 miles

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

coolant level low

n/s of front bumper damaged(prior test)

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Dec 2016 39,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-tube (7.1.2)

coolant level low

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

n/s of front bumper damaged(prior test)

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,971 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 30,971 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 22,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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EK58 RUC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK58 RUC, 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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EK58 RUC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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