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EO08 XPJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 105,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,799 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,293 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,293 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust not well supported

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust not well supported

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 54,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,894 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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EO08 XPJ 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 68.4%.

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 EO08 XPJ, 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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What year was EO08 XPJ registered?

EO08 XPJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EO08 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 XPJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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