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ET57 RHJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 RHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,301 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,321 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,118 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,560 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 17,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,701 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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ET57 RHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc 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 ET57 RHJ, 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 ET57 RHJ registered?

ET57 RHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 RHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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