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SB08 VSL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VSL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 55,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,218 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,017 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,470 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,470 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,402 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,734 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 38,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,586 miles

Rear nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 29,818 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,539 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,638 miles

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 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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