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OY08 PKX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PKX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 51,175 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,118 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 48,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,252 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 44,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% at 52% out (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,166 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,235 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,544 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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OY08 PKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY08 PKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY08 PKX registered?

OY08 PKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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