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FY08 MFX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MFX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 32,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in & out of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 32,943 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in & out of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 30,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 27,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 26,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,864 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 14,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,796 miles

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 30 Mar 2016 14,796 miles

rear brake binding N/s (3.7.B.1)

Slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,182 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 MFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY08 MFX, 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 FY08 MFX registered?

FY08 MFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 MFX safe to buy?

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