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AO08 VHG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,008 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes require strip/clean and adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,583 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 21,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,179 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,070 miles

front tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2012 12,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,441 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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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AO08 VHG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO08 VHG, 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 AO08 VHG registered?

AO08 VHG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AO08 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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