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EN08 DRX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 DRX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,095 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,078 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,741 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 79,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,002 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges - almost worn through to inner plys

Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,347 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges - almost worn through to inner plys

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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EN08 DRX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EN08 DRX, 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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EN08 DRX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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