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HD57 LHG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 LHG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 55,688 miles

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,279 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 54,279 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,872 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 52,872 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 51,417 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,631 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 49,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,214 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,740 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2019 45,740 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,005 miles

offside brake binding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,358 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 20,358 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,465 miles

effort on o/s/r brake very low,just passed mot requirements

Fail 12 Jan 2012 14,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,453 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,760 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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HD57 LHG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD57 LHG, 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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HD57 LHG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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