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HD57 LHH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 LHH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various points of corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2025 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 54,650 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 52,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside wing corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 49,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure slightly damaged and slightly out of alignment (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexy badly breaking up and mount broken off

Fail 8 Feb 2020 46,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure slightly damaged and slightly out of alignment (4.5.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexy badly breaking up and mount broken off

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,876 miles

front exhaust flexy badly breaking up and mount broken off

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

front exhaust flexy badly breaking up and mount broken off

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

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

front exhaust flexy damaged and worn also mounting almost broken

Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,058 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 28,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,488 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 22,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,639 miles

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

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

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 LHH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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