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SD08 OJW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,829 mi
Last recorded44,829 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OJW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 44,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2018 44,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,566 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 41,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres have minor cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,964 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 9,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OJW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD08 OJW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SD08 OJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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