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RE08 XRZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,341 mi
Last recorded78,341 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XRZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 78,341 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 71,235 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 68,576 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,557 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has two small cuts in the wall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,252 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,825 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,880 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,495 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,482 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,674 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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RE08 XRZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE08 XRZ, 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 RE08 XRZ registered?

RE08 XRZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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