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FY08 FLW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FLW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,756 miles

Nearside Front support arm bolt missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear wiper blade broken

fuel filter rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,731 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front support arm bolt missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear wiper blade broken

fuel filter rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,749 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light stays on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,409 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,338 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,285 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing for roughness due to brake bind

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,274 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 FLW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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