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SC57 PGY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 PGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,593 miles

brake pedal rubber heavily worn

n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s track rod end boot in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber heavily worn

n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s track rod end boot in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,574 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,106 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,483 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,056 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust mounting bracket snapped

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,025 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)

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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SC57 PGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SC57 PGY, 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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SC57 PGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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