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SB08 VTF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VTF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,072 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,069 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,675 miles

corrosion to offside front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 24 Nov 2020 83,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no bean pattern (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to offside front to rear metal brake pipe

offside and nearside outer headlamp lenses hazed

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel rim bent

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2018 65,067 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 65,067 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel filter (Corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,103 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 56,100 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,109 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 48,004 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned broken (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/65/13/73t (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 155/65/13/73t (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,127 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 21,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 21,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 14,979 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 May 2011 14,979 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 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 VTF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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