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SL08 XAB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,587 mi
Last recorded35,587 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XAB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,582 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,141 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating (not leaking)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to Cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to Cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,567 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust brackets broken exhaust still adequately supported

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front and rear exhaust brackets broken exhaust still adequately supported

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,969 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

front exhaust bracket broken(system still adequately supported)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 20,969 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

front exhaust bracket broken(system still adequately supported)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,907 miles

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside and offside front abs rings corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 15,907 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside and offside front abs rings corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 9,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 9,768 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 7,380 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 7,380 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)

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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SL08 XAB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL08 XAB, 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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SL08 XAB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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