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OV08 MGZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,646 mi
Last recorded30,646 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,646 miles

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,490 miles

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 19,078 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 15,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 12,193 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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OV08 MGZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow 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 OV08 MGZ, 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 OV08 MGZ registered?

OV08 MGZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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