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SD08 NRU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(155/70T13) (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted in wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(155/70T13) (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,113 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 45,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 41,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,761 miles

front exhaust bracket dettached

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust bracket dettached

Fail 9 Mar 2013 29,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,017 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGER BROKEN FROM FRONT PIPE[CORROSION]

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,017 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGER BROKEN FROM FRONT PIPE[CORROSION]

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

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,654 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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SD08 NRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SD08 NRU, 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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SD08 NRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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