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MF58 HCD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 HCD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,732 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 40,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 37,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 37,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 34,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe slight pitting but ok for test

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,576 miles

both rear tyre tread shoulders cracking

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked, but no cords visible at the time of inspection.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 23,879 miles

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

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked, but no cords visible at the time of inspection.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate broken

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,416 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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MF58 HCD 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 68.8%.

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 MF58 HCD, 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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MF58 HCD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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