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EY08 OTH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OTH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,491 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body filler offside front sill not in a structural area

Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body filler offside front sill not in a structural area

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,037 miles

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

rear bumper damange

Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,037 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,671 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2013 20,213 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,974 miles

nearside front shassis slight damage

nearside front tyre tread slight

Fail 24 Oct 2011 4,974 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside front shassis slight damage

nearside front tyre tread slight

Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,557 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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EY08 OTH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EY08 OTH, 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 EY08 OTH registered?

EY08 OTH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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