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SB08 VRT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VRT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 60,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 60,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 57,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 55,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,085 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 54,085 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,756 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Filter Excessively Corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Filter Excessively Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively

Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,196 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,740 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

removed item drivers view

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,294 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,736 miles

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

battery lamp on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,561 miles

offside rear axle bush slightly pulling out,no movement at time of test.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 24,561 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

offside rear axle bush slightly pulling out,no movement at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2012 20,095 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 20,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,573 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VRT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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