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DE08 LSZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,237 mi
Last recorded42,237 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 42,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure two mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

slight gear oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,778 miles

Front Lower exhaust flexi joint repaired /heat wrapped

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 16,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,499 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 8,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,034 miles

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

nearside tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,967 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 3,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 3,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,625 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 2,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 1,891 miles

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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DE08 LSZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 LSZ, 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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DE08 LSZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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