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VU08 XVM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,051 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills covered

slight damage to front registration plate

very heavy surface corrosion to extreme rears of both front-to-rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,072 miles

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

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

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

clutch worn/slipping

outer sills covered

slight damage to front registration plate

travel on parking brake

very heavy surface corrosion to extreme rears of both front-to-rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,333 miles

both outer sills covered

exhaust system rusty

front registration plate damaged

fuel filter corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both outer sills covered

exhaust system rusty

front registration plate damaged

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust deteriating and blowing slightly on front flexible

Pass 22 May 2014 48,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 48,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,505 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear child seat fitted.osf brake disc rusty.front brake pads worn low/both front tyres edges worn low tread

hand brake lever near reserve travel/front no plate has small crack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,831 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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VU08 XVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVM, 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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VU08 XVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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