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HJ08 ZNY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,041 mi
Last recorded59,041 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ZNY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn and accelerator pedal rubber missing

exhaust flexi pipe casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn and accelerator pedal rubber missing

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2024 56,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn and accelerator pedal rubber missing

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,085 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2023 55,085 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,487 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 51,487 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,154 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 48,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,951 miles

REAR Wiper blade perished

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,570 miles

rear brakes squeak on application

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,343 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Near side wiper blade split at ends

Off side washer jet poor alignment

Off side wiper blade starting to smear

Rear wiper blade split

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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HJ08 ZNY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ08 ZNY, 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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HJ08 ZNY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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