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SP58 VHX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VHX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 51,044 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle-beam bush de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/S Front to rear brake pipe burst during RBT. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle-beam bush de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted in test. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,979 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,979 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,238 miles

both rear axil beam rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake lever rivets worn [side to side movement]

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 155/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre 155/65x13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear axil beam rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake lever rivets worn [side to side movement]

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,635 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front lower arm corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight sise to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,500 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis legs (crumple zones) have minor impact damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,496 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Gearbox mount retaining bolt loose

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside and offside front chassis legs (crumple zones) have minor impact damage

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,050 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,050 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,744 miles

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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SP58 VHX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP58 VHX, 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 SP58 VHX registered?

SP58 VHX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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