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SB08 XWY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,884 mi
Last recorded76,884 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,884 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

bonnet corroded round the catch

Fail 16 Oct 2024 76,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

bonnet corroded round the catch

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,057 miles

BONNET CORRODED AT FRONT

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,056 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

BONNET CORRODED AT FRONT

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,643 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 57,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,152 miles

Front Inner bonnet corroded and filler

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 40,305 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 27,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,146 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 XWY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc 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 XWY, 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 XWY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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