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MJ57 OGN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OGN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 68,626 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,658 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front disks are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front disks are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,572 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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MJ57 OGN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 MJ57 OGN, 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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MJ57 OGN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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