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MA58 VMT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 VMT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 56,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly perished and cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,686 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,657 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flex pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,342 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,105 miles

Front Both front tyres close to limit, near side tyre minor cracking but not to cords

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,105 miles

Front Both front tyres close to limit, near side tyre minor cracking but not to cords

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing, new pin fitted (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,935 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 38,542 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,215 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,360 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,260 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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MA58 VMT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MA58 VMT, 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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MA58 VMT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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