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RV58 VWR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,615 mi
Last recorded71,615 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 53,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,419 miles

all underside corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 51,402 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 44,699 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,663 miles

rear shocker bushes worn

rear suspension noisy

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,662 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear shocker bushes worn

rear suspension noisy

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,625 miles

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,625 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

complete exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,513 miles

both front tyres on limits

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 27,513 miles

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

both front tyres on limits

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,785 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,770 miles

Oil leak

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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RV58 VWR 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 72.2%.

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 RV58 VWR, 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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RV58 VWR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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