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FH08 VAE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,194 mi
Last recorded49,194 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 49,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 45,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 42,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stone chip in Zone A

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,541 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stone chips in Zone A

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,553 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,597 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 17,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre very low on tread and scrubbed on outer wall

o/s wiper blade split

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 VAE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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