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SB08 XXA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,760 mi
Last recorded44,760 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,776 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,756 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorber bushes worn slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded along front bulkhead

corrosion to both front brake pipes

sump corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 33,848 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded along front bulkhead

corrosion to both front brake pipes

sump corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,982 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 XXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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