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Chevrolet Matiz

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 796 cc

R71 UBLMOT history

R71 UBL is a blue petrol Chevrolet Matiz first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
33,533 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Matiz
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 UBL was last recorded at 33,533 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 1,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,603 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,930 miles
Average per year
1,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 33,533 miles
  • 2023 – 31,603 miles
  • 2022 – 30,674 miles
  • 2021 – 29,597 miles
  • 2020 – 28,581 miles
  • 2019 – 27,698 miles
  • 2018 – 26,508 miles
  • 2017 – 24,883 miles
  • 2016 – 23,472 miles
  • 2015 – 21,572 miles
  • 2014 – 19,207 miles
  • 2013 – 16,149 miles
  • 2012 – 14,366 miles
  • 2011 – 11,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,533 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    696236057945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,603 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,603 miles
    Test number
    569899424077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    31,416 miles
    Test number
    285055376607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail31,416 miles (+742)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,416 miles
    Test number
    200340396461
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass30,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    771971193159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Fail30,674 miles (+1,077)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    288261770058
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass29,597 miles (+1,016)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    366463389219
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel tank straps
  8. Pass28,581 miles (+883)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    102851356780
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel tank straps
  9. Pass27,698 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    468083668388
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass26,508 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    646690413023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOne washer jet not working
  11. Pass24,883 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,883 miles
    Test number
    148893006498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,472 miles (+1,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,472 miles
    Test number
    140776023192
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split
  13. Pass21,572 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,572 miles
    Test number
    478731665124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,207 miles (+3,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,207 miles
    Test number
    316496074116
    • NoteFront tyres getting low 3mm/perished/cracked and wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/cracking
  15. Pass16,149 miles (+1,783)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,149 miles
    Test number
    129061073128
    • NoteBoth front tyres are on 3mm tread and perished
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades have poor efficiency
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are slightly binding
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished
    • NoteRear axle beam bushes are stating to seperate from bonding
    • NoteSecndery bonnet latch is siezed
    • NoteSlight play in off/side/rear wheel bearing
  16. Pass14,366 miles (+2,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,366 miles
    Test number
    708188972125
    • NoteAll tyres perished
  17. Pass11,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,803 miles
    Test number
    859501161141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 UBL

Does R71 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 UBL expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 UBL?
The MOT on R71 UBL expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 UBL done?
R71 UBL was recorded at 33,533 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 1,609 miles a year.
Has R71 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 UBL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R71 UBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R71 UBL find?
R71 UBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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