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HG08 TYT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TYT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 71,908 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,238 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing shoulders

Fail 18 Sep 2023 62,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders

Offside Front tyre wearing shoulders

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

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,380 miles

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

O/s & N/s Headlamp lens starting to discolour

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2020 43,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,312 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,569 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 37,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 32,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,984 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,912 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 24,912 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 21,390 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 17,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,069 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 TYT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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