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RX08 FMY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,995 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,814 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,464 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,955 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component streeing rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component streeing rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,140 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 50,681 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

Fail 1 May 2014 50,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front exhaust mounting detached, system still secure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,880 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting detached, system still secure

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,649 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RX08 FMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX08 FMY, 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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RX08 FMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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