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FH08 UZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 90,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,191 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slight noise and play (border line

off side steering has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,836 miles

near side front shock absorber starting to leak

off side rear short brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

near side front shock absorber starting to leak

off side rear short brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

Pass 31 May 2018 74,891 miles

N/s/f suspension damper has misting of oil, not excessive

N/s/r tyre worn

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,850 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 40,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 35,049 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 35,047 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,882 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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FH08 UZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH08 UZU, 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 FH08 UZU registered?

FH08 UZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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