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ML08 MVD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MVD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,951 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,547 miles

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

n/s front tyre inner side walls breaking up

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr valve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1x front exhaust mounting missing

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

n/s front tyre inner side walls breaking up

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,933 miles

oil filter corroded

oil sump corroded

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

exhaust back box mount broken

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged exciter ring (3.4.2)

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

exhaust back box mount broken

oil filter corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,777 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,603 miles

rear axle mounting bushes offside and nearside slight wear

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,365 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle mounting bushes offside and nearside slight wear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,305 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,731 miles

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

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,471 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 MVD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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