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MM57 SHZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 SHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 75,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,529 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,013 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust support bracket broken but system is still supported at this time

Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust support bracket broken but system is still supported at this time

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,410 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still supported at this time

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,357 miles

Emissions not tested due to flex pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still supported at this time

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,933 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 49,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front engine cover insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported at this time

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,122 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,212 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,218 miles

Sump pan corroded but no oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 7,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 6,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,383 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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MM57 SHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM57 SHZ, 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 MM57 SHZ registered?

MM57 SHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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