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SL08 XNM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XNM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,435 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

floor and sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,643 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 49,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,662 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,650 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 3,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 31,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,782 miles

Front brake disks slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 22,697 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disks slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,922 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 XNM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL08 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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