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MM08 FHU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 FHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,826 miles

Nearside Front shocker leaking

Offside Front tyre has cuts

battery light on

general corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,826 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front shocker leaking

Offside Front tyre has cuts

battery light on

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,938 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

corrosion to exhaust and front mounting broken

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

corrosion to exhaust and front mounting broken

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,656 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 40,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 8 Jul 2011 33,226 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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MM08 FHU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MM08 FHU, 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 MM08 FHU registered?

MM08 FHU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is MM08 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 FHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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