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AC51 MEE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,872 mi
Last recorded41,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 MEE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,872 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,796 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Offside Front steering rack damp

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,616 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 41,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,544 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 40,543 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

NSR brake slightly binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2016 36,240 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush NSR and OSR (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

NSR brake slightly binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,540 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

NSR and OSR brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 27,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s & o/s rear tyre side wall deterioated

n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims fitted limiting checks

Fail 24 Nov 2012 22,088 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s & o/s rear tyre side wall deterioated

n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims fitted limiting checks

Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,162 miles

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

nearside front caliper damp

Fail 10 Nov 2011 17,162 miles

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

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

nearside front caliper damp

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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AC51 MEE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 AC51 MEE, 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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AC51 MEE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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