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ML08 FXT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,493 mi
Last recorded66,493 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FXT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,493 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,493 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,942 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front wheel speed rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Very slight brake bind

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,021 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 FXT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FXT, 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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What year was ML08 FXT registered?

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

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