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FH08 VAD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VAD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,878 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion at under side but not excessive.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 41,221 miles

Central Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded end section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,849 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,556 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,817 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 29,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 25,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 25,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,955 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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FH08 VAD 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 73.7%.

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

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