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ML57 FEU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 FEU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,774 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under the bonnet. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sump corroded, and leaking oil.

Nail in offside rear tyre,(punctured).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Under the bonnet. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sump corroded, and leaking oil.

Nail in offside rear tyre,(punctured).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,652 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,021 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,417 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 FEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML57 FEU, 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 ML57 FEU registered?

ML57 FEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is ML57 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 FEU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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