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VA08 TWD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 TWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 57,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

exhaust front hanger broken

footbrake pedal has long travel

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

exhaust front hanger broken

footbrake pedal has long travel

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,726 miles

Centre exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken off but still secure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 34,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken off but still secure

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 28,775 miles

20% left on front brake pads

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,775 miles

20% left on front brake pads

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,868 miles

handbrake slightly long travel

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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VA08 TWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VA08 TWD, 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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VA08 TWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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