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FL08 AZO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,018 mi
Last recorded45,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 AZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 43,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,848 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,398 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre section,

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,431 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 39,431 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges - raised tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges - raised tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 14,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 6,611 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FL08 AZO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 FL08 AZO, 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 FL08 AZO registered?

FL08 AZO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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