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HG08 EDU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,470 mi
Last recorded36,470 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 36,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm /Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 36,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm /Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,022 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,657 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

O/S/F wheel abit bent at outer rim area

Fail 17 Dec 2019 27,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

O/S/F wheel abit bent at outer rim area

Service and park brake efficiencies getting abit low

Pass 12 Dec 2018 25,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 23,743 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 23,743 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,188 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 18,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broke (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 14,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,858 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,565 miles

front wiper blades smear slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,155 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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HG08 EDU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 EDU, 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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HG08 EDU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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