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SB08 VRE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,386 mi
Last recorded29,386 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,386 miles

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,692 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 28,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,962 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,570 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,552 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 16,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SB08 VRE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB08 VRE, 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 SB08 VRE registered?

SB08 VRE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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