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SD08 OJU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,660 mi
Last recorded44,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 42,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,797 miles

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 29 Oct 2018 39,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,210 miles

advise nearside front wishbone arm bush

advise off side rear seat belt

Fail 23 Oct 2017 37,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three brake pipes are corroded and need replaced (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside front wishbone arm bush

advise off side rear seat belt

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight at flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at filter (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight at flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,527 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 OJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD08 OJU, 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 OJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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