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SE57 JVM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 64,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 36,607 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 24,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 24,070 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing down

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing down

Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,900 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe slight corroded

Nearside Front wiper slight split

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 11,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 10,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 7,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 6,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 5,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 4,763 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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SE57 JVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVM, 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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What year was SE57 JVM registered?

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

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