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VN58 RXW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 RXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 81,636 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting corroded away / centre pipe starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

car dangerous to drive

Pass 7 May 2021 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2021 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing no split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,301 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,021 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged relucter ring (3.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,338 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,338 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,257 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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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VN58 RXW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN58 RXW, 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 VN58 RXW registered?

VN58 RXW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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