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FP08 TWC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,061 mi
Last recorded46,061 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 TWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 41,140 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside screen washer inop

Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside screen washer inop

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,408 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 30,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,009 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2016 25,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,160 miles

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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FP08 TWC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FP08 TWC, 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 FP08 TWC registered?

FP08 TWC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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