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SB08 VUR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,035 mi
Last recorded33,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VUR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 33,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER/WEAK ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 29,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 28,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 26,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 23,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 21,618 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

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

oil leak (sump plug washer )

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 9,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 9,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VUR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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