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SM08 XFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,741 mi
Last recorded54,741 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit/worn on outer edge

Offside Front disc shield corroded/part missing

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak filter corroded/leaking ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake/clutch antislip pads part worn

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber upper bush

Fail 15 Jan 2018 50,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit/worn on outer edge

Offside Front disc shield corroded/part missing

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak filter corroded/leaking ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake/clutch antislip pads part worn

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber upper bush

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,395 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight oil leak oil filter rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight bind on rear brakes

slight oil leak oil filter rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,406 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both ABS rings corroded (3.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish no cords showing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,405 miles

Brake pipes and hoses coated

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 33,401 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes and hoses coated

Engine managment lamp on

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,874 miles

Front ex/mount broken

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,070 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 15,070 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SM08 XFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM08 XFG, 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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SM08 XFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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