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GU58 NCY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 NCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,238 miles

Nearside Front wing has accident damaged

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 122,238 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing has accident damaged

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear at flexible joins (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp output poor due to slight deterioration of headlamp lenses

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear at flexible joins (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp output poor due to slight deterioration of headlamp lenses

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,333 miles

both rear axle bushes poor condition

front exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still well supported

Fail 3 Oct 2014 58,332 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

front exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still well supported

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight judder from wiper blades

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight judder from wiper blades

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,149 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,130 miles

Handbrake lever high but not at end of its travel

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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GU58 NCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green 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 GU58 NCY, 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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GU58 NCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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