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VU08 XUS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XUS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,229 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 85,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,848 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

eml on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on

front exhaust bracket broken off

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,025 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on

front exhaust bracket broken off

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,028 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,263 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,974 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,074 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VU08 XUS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VU08 XUS, 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 VU08 XUS registered?

VU08 XUS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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