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SB08 XXE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,063 mi
Last recorded46,063 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 46,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush or loose (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

axl coroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,022 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear rear beam axle corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2021 40,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear rear beam axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,145 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe, (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust support broken,

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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,371 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 XXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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