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SL08 XAN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,393 mi
Last recorded60,393 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XAN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

offside front mirror damaged

rear wiper torn

undersiide of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front mirror damaged

rear wiper torn

undersiide of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,149 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,873 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 25,873 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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 XAN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 SL08 XAN, 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 XAN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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