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EY08 VGX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VGX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,457 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,536 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,699 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Front exhaust flexy joint insecure and front support missing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,282 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor binding to rear n/s wheel.

minor cracking to rear o/s tyre .

Fail 19 Apr 2013 18,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

adv rear o/s tyre cracking on wall.

minor brake bind to rear n/s brake.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv rear o/s tyre cracking on wall.

minor brake bind to rear n/s brake.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 11,751 miles

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

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

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 VGX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGX, 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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EY08 VGX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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