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SB08 XXH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,653 mi
Last recorded51,653 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,653 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,784 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Windscreen dirty obstructing view of the road

Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Windscreen dirty obstructing view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both strut top bearings slightly rough when rotated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen is dirty and causing reduced visibility

Fail 12 Feb 2020 45,537 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both strut top bearings slightly rough when rotated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen is dirty and causing reduced visibility

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,632 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 42,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly with age

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at both ends.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at both ends.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,328 miles

exhaust front pipe slight corrosion.

rear tyres have small cracks in tread area

Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe slight corrosion.

rear tyres have small cracks in tread area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,750 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 15,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,942 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 XXH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XXH, 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 XXH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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