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SB08 VUT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,559 mi
Last recorded60,559 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VUT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 60,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,418 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,143 miles

n/s and O/s rear wheels slight bind when rotated by hand

Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s and O/s rear wheels slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,069 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight free play

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,068 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight free play

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 18,767 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,982 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,587 miles

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

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 VUT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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