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SB08 XWV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,331 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 53,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 47,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,722 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi section (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked in driveshaft (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,765 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 28,723 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 22,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 18,242 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,668 miles

exhaust center hanger corroded off

wipers poor

Fail 26 Oct 2012 14,668 miles

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

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

exhaust center hanger corroded off

reg plates in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,700 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 XWV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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