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HD57 LHL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 LHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,319 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,191 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,063 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal low to floor

Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal low to floor

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper mounting has slight movement

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,234 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 65,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,159 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,849 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,206 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,931 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,148 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,070 miles

binding on o/s/r wheel.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,817 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 LHL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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