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VE08 MFV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Various chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,864 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,033 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,337 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe damaged (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe damaged (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 31,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,343 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,602 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 13,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,867 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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VE08 MFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE08 MFV, 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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VE08 MFV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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