MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,741 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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
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)
Brake pipes and hoses coated
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front ex/mount broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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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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