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PF08 VWL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 VWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 60,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 52,594 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 52,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,980 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 31,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,344 miles

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

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,194 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2014 22,623 miles

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

rear offside tyre starting to deteriorate

slight brake bind on rear offside

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,597 miles

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,677 miles

oil leak from steering rack,on o/s.

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 VWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PF08 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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