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PF08 ATK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ATK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,248 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 76,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,444 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,169 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,472 miles

n/s/r brake bindes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes high imbalance

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,631 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,631 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PF08 ATK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF08 ATK, 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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PF08 ATK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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