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MM08 RGV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,033 mi
Last recorded169,033 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 RGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 169,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 156,007 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,404 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 146,360 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe partially coroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe partially coroded post flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very low and deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe partially coroded post flexi.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to fuel tank pre-flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe partially coroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe partially coroded post flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very low and deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe partially coroded post flexi.

Pass 14 Aug 2016 139,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight Corrosion To Underside of Vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,056 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 135,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 128,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,748 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to break up.o/s rear axle bush starting to seperate

Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,836 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 RGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM08 RGV, 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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MM08 RGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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