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SG08 BLK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,877 mi
Last recorded37,877 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 37,876 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,033 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 29,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,219 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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SG08 BLK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG08 BLK, 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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SG08 BLK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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