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SD08 NSY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,370 mi
Last recorded93,370 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,375 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 92,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,703 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside front brake binding

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,679 miles

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

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

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

nearside front ABS ring corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front ABS ring corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding when vehicle is jacked up and wheel rotated but no sign of binding on roller brake test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,059 miles

brake pedal travel

Fail 11 Mar 2013 70,054 miles

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,270 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 NSY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD08 NSY, 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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What year was SD08 NSY registered?

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

Is SD08 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 NSY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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