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SE57 JVJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 81,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 at offside inner wing, just back from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perished

slight brake bind, offside and nearside front

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,854 miles

Rear FUEL FILTER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,197 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,132 miles

corrosion of metal brake pipes

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,397 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

sump porris

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr brake pipe corroded

sump porris

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both centre exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust is still has adequate support

enginr oil leak from sump

Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,414 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both centre exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust is still has adequate support

enginr oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,690 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,690 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,083 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,082 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 JVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc 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 SE57 JVJ, 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 JVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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