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ML57 FEJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,917 mi
Last recorded21,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 FEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 20,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 20,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 12,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 11,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,261 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened front pads low (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 9,156 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 8,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 5,906 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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ML57 FEJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML57 FEJ, 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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ML57 FEJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is ML57 FEJ safe to buy?

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