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NX08 PPV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,801 mi
Last recorded29,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 PPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,801 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 29,796 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake insecure (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 27,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,165 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,165 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,458 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2014 20,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear bumper insecure

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 17,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng man light on

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng man light on

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 15,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,968 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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NX08 PPV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NX08 PPV, 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 NX08 PPV registered?

NX08 PPV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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