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HX08 TJV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 TJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,910 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,813 miles

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

engine misfire

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,719 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,049 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 54,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mount broke

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount broke

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 23 May 2013 36,581 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,171 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HX08 TJV 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 56.3%.

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 HX08 TJV, 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 HX08 TJV registered?

HX08 TJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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