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SL58 XXG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,290 mi
Last recorded73,290 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 XXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,290 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts slightly worn and noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded and slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers slightly worn bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,366 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,364 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint o\s and n\s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked + perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked + perished

both front wipers torn but still clearing windscreen

both rear exhaust back box supports corroded away but still supported

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked + perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked + perished

both front wipers torn but still clearing windscreen

both rear exhaust back box supports corroded away but still supported

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2016 55,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

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

Nearside Rear brake binding but not detected on rbt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 45,430 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 32,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front exhaust mount corroded away from pipework

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,361 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,988 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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SL58 XXG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL58 XXG, 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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SL58 XXG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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