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HG08 TZA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,722 mi
Last recorded67,722 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,722 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,222 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 64,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,917 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on side wall

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 46,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on side wall

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,030 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,937 miles

Damage to O/S/F wing

Plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 17,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to offside front wing

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 9,984 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,436 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 TZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZA, 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 HG08 TZA registered?

HG08 TZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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