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MJ08 VFX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,429 mi
Last recorded34,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VFX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,429 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 32,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 31,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 31,664 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 29,784 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,402 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 24,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 21,675 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,694 miles

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,852 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre low tread and sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2013 13,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre low tread and sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2012 11,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,465 miles

All wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,632 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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MJ08 VFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ08 VFX, 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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MJ08 VFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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