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MW08 VSM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VSM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,315 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2016 38,315 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,979 miles

both front abs rings corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 18,979 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front abs rings corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,829 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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MW08 VSM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW08 VSM, 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 MW08 VSM registered?

MW08 VSM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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