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ML08 MVO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MVO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,140 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,640 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slight imbalance on brakes

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,509 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,732 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MVO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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