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DA08 LFP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,410 mi
Last recorded79,410 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,913 miles

Rear reverse light not working

fuel filter body becoming badly rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,605 miles

Front Upper suspension leg top mounts worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber becoming worn and noisy

Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very badly scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Upper suspension leg top mounts worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber becoming worn and noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside front tyre has deep cracking to sidewall/tread

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,353 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside front tyre has deep cracking to sidewall/tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front flexi pipe has broken bracket, still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front flexi pipe has broken bracket, still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear brakes squeeking

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,148 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DA08 LFP 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 DA08 LFP, 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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DA08 LFP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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