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SL57 XJU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 XJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill within 30cm of axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill within 30cm of axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill within 30cm of axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear axle beam

oil pressure light flickering

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 67,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,262 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 64,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at engine (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,685 miles

both rear shocki upper bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 41,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,563 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 32,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,965 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 9,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,634 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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SL57 XJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL57 XJU, 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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SL57 XJU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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