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OY08 PLV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,020 mi
Last recorded48,020 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,020 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,004 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 36,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fill up and re check (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Replace blb501 and re check (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 26,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,052 miles

NSR brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,373 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 15,373 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,973 miles

Heavy wear at inner shoulders of both front tyres.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,036 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 PLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY08 PLV, 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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OY08 PLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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