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SB08 XXG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,014 mi
Last recorded29,014 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 29,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 28,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,975 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 26,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,830 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 22,801 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2018 22,770 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Flexible (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust System Corroded & Centre Support Corroded Off But System Supported Fine

Front Both Front Wheel Rims Minor Buckles

Front Both Metal Brake Pipes Minor Corrosion

Front Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

Fuel Filter Corroded

Offside Front Wing & Nearside Rear Bumper/ 1/4 Minor Damage

Rear Both Metal Brake Pipes Minor Corrosion

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,167 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension, steering and brake components generally corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension, steering and brake components generally corroded.

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 12,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 12,111 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2015 12,111 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,742 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 XXG 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 52.9%.

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

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