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ML08 JFX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 JFX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,605 miles

Central Rear seat belt not retracting

Fail 29 Mar 2023 71,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt not retracting

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear seat belt not retracting

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,376 miles

Central Rear seat belt not retracting

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear seat belt not retracting

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,393 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 56,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,789 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 35,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,320 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,516 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 JFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML08 JFX, 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 JFX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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