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PJ57 RHY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,807 mi
Last recorded50,807 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 RHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 50,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up castle ring. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 46,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 43,013 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 43,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,764 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,760 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,418 miles

advise offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat! side walls damaged. advise replacement!!!!!

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,418 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

advise offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat! side walls damaged. advise replacement!!!!!

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,605 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 RHY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ57 RHY, 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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PJ57 RHY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 February 2008.

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