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FY08 FLG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FLG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 55,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,327 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 46,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,818 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 38,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust back box hanger broken

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 35,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,067 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexible exhaust section deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 25,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 22,223 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,230 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 16,230 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,764 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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FY08 FLG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY08 FLG, 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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FY08 FLG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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