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NL08 NZP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

84,257 mi
Last recorded84,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NZP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,239 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,239 miles

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

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 71,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,292 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING SNAPPED (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,184 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,268 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,793 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,793 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

splits/cracks to offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,665 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Jul 2013 42,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,380 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not locking in stalk

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear seatbelt not locking in stalk

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,002 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,002 miles

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

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

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 NZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 NZP, 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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NL08 NZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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