MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,524 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot, brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front light unit lens are starting to mist and deteriorate
heavy surface rust on sub frames, rear mountings, steering, suspension, and brake components.
some free travel in brake foot pedal and hand brake lever,
some steering, and suspension, bushes to crack and deteriorate
Front to rear brake pipes corroding.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged slip ring (1.6 (e))
hand brake needs adjusting
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear nearside brake binding slightly
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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SB08 VSL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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