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PJ57 ODK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,750 mi
Last recorded41,750 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 ODK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,750 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH SIDES (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 41,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH SIDES (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 22,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,152 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 18,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 18,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,529 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 17,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel grabbing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel grabbing (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,805 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 15,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 14,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,771 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 11,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 11,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,284 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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PJ57 ODK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ57 ODK, 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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What year was PJ57 ODK registered?

PJ57 ODK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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