MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp indicates fault
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management lamp indicates fault
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine managment lamp on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine managment lamp on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 XFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SM08 XFJ, 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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What year was SM08 XFJ registered?
SM08 XFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is SM08 XFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 XFJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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