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SO08 OZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 61,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged speed sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Nov 2017 43,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 40,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,496 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 36,496 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SO08 OZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO08 OZU, 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 SO08 OZU registered?

SO08 OZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SO08 OZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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