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HG57 RMY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,511 mi
Last recorded33,511 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 RMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,511 miles

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

brake pedal has travel and hand brake high

front and rear sub frame / axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 33,506 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal has travel and hand brake high

front and rear sub frame / axle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,735 miles

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

hand brake has high travel

Fail 30 Nov 2019 31,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective latch sticking (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

hand brake has high travel

Pass 1 Dec 2018 29,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 29,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 26,079 miles

corrosion on front suspension system

Pass 3 Dec 2016 22,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front wiper torn at edges slightly

Rear ns and os tyres sidewall perished and cracked

fuel filter corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 22,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front wiper torn at edges slightly

Rear ns and os tyres sidewall perished and cracked

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 17,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 12,992 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr brake binding slightley

Pass 26 Nov 2012 10,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 6,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 6,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 2,861 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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HG57 RMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG57 RMY, 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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HG57 RMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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