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SP08 SXT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 SXT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 74,560 miles

offside trye wall slight cracks feul tank strap rusty

Fail 17 May 2016 74,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside trye wall slight cracks feul tank strap rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,768 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,768 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,613 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP08 SXT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP08 SXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 SXT registered?

SP08 SXT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SP08 SXT safe to buy?

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