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MM08 UBK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 UBK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded N/S and O/S near the fuel tank, Was unable to fully inspect brake and fuel pipes mounted over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Free play in both front top mount bushes

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic covers are fitted to both side sills

Fail 14 Dec 2021 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded N/S and O/S near the fuel tank, Was unable to fully inspect brake and fuel pipes mounted over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Free play in both front top mount bushes

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Plastic covers are fitted to both side sills

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Slight general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 50,725 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,838 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 46,838 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn down on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,264 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,395 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,969 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,834 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,013 miles

Corrosion to flexi section of exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre wearing on shoulders due to under inflation

Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,486 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 UBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

MM08 UBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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