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SE57 JHF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,517 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,820 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,140 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,752 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,845 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 60,845 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,667 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 46,776 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,131 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 18,131 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 JHF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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