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SE57 JGY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking around the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 58,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Urgently change (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking around the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,029 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 54,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,354 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 43,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,857 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 32,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,794 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 29,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emissons not tested due to no oil on dip stick

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,028 miles

bonnet damaged

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 21,581 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 12,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SE57 JGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SE57 JGY, 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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SE57 JGY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SE57 JGY safe to buy?

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