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HK57 VZE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,129 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine noisy/knocks

oil light flashes

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,111 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s low / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal from underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,273 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

long foot brake travel / front brake imbalance

Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,255 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

long foot brake travel / front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,797 miles

brake pedal bit spongy front brakes appear new

front exhaust bracket corroded off

front tca bushes have movement / osf inner arm bush has movement

front tyres worn / nsr tyre wear outer edge

minor play at nsf wheel

play osf rack arm / slight play osf wheel bearing

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,797 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal bit spongy front brakes appear new

front exhaust bracket corroded off

front tca bushes have movement / osf inner arm bush has movement

front tyres worn / nsr tyre wear outer edge

minor play at nsf wheel

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,756 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 23,755 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 20,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2011 15,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HK57 VZE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK57 VZE, 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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HK57 VZE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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