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SB08 XWZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,455 mi
Last recorded33,455 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2023 33,455 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2023 29,994 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in top suspension bush

Offside Front slight movement in top suspension bush

Fail 6 Jan 2023 29,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in top suspension bush

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in top suspension bush

power steering fluid is low

Pass 8 Jan 2022 29,047 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,842 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight movement

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 28,023 miles

Nearside Front ABS reluctor wheel is cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 27,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 25,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 23,795 miles

Near side rear brake slighty binding

Front brake pads are low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,179 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 XWZ 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 76.5%.

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 XWZ, 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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What year was SB08 XWZ registered?

SB08 XWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SB08 XWZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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