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DA08 LFS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,059 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake application slightly un-even

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake application slightly un-even

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,956 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 21,224 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear wiper Splir/smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,598 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,597 miles

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

front pads low

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 LFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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