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EY08 OTV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,436 mi
Last recorded54,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,436 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,350 miles

Rear axle bushs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,003 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edge and low tread depth

Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working nsr and osr (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edge and low tread depth

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,507 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,507 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around oil sump plug

Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around oil sump plug

osf tyre 2mm tread depth and cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,984 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)

cracks to near side front inner tyre wall.pass and adsvice.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

cracks to near side front inner tyre wall.pass and adsvice.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,497 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 21,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2011 15,946 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 OTV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

EY08 OTV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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