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OY57 JWO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,391 mi
Last recorded133,391 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 JWO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,391 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective middle rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,379 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both mid section hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 126,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both mid section hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres badly worn on their inner edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,326 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One mounting corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,326 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective One mounting corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,657 miles

Brake pedal worn

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam turns off when main beam is applied (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam light turns off when main beam is applied (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal worn

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,839 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 3,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 2,743 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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OY57 JWO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY57 JWO, 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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OY57 JWO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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