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MF08 MBU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 MBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 69,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2023 69,969 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2022 65,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 60,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,839 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,747 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,997 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,997 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,499 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 22,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,011 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 19,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,664 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper

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

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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MF08 MBU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MF08 MBU, 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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MF08 MBU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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