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ML08 FXR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,734 mi
Last recorded72,734 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FXR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 72,734 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 72,733 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre looks soft in pressure

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

Pass 15 May 2024 69,547 miles

rear axle rusty

sump rusty

Fail 15 May 2024 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

rear axle rusty

sump rusty

Pass 15 May 2023 66,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 19 May 2022 63,902 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 63,902 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,551 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,519 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,197 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,748 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,394 miles

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 28,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 1,666 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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ML08 FXR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML08 FXR, 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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ML08 FXR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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