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NL08 NYV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,107 mi
Last recorded53,107 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 53,107 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 53,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,531 miles

O/S rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,115 miles

Both front brake discs and pads have advanced wear

Fail 20 Dec 2012 34,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust front flexible pipe covering in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,981 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,972 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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NL08 NYV 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 70%.

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 NL08 NYV, 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 NL08 NYV registered?

NL08 NYV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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