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MH08 TRH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,738 mi
Last recorded78,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 TRH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,738 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 78,738 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front abs rings corroded

Front flex worn

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 56,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front abs rings corroded

Front flex worn

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,689 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front caliper slider worn

Rear handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s o/s front top strut tops excess play

Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s o/s front top strut tops excess play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,716 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s o/s front strut tops excess play

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,215 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,211 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise perishing on o,s,r tyre.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 32,224 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise perishing on o,s,r tyre.

advise wear on o,s,f wiper blade.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,720 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,808 miles

rear number plate starting to fade ok for test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,194 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,024 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear wiper split.

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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MH08 TRH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MH08 TRH, 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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MH08 TRH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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