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SB08 XXD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,211 mi
Last recorded62,211 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,758 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 57,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,340 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 52,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,433 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 34,433 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,405 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 29,405 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,140 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slow to return

Fail 24 Oct 2016 28,138 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front and rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Feb 2014 18,726 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 18,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 14,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,642 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 XXD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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