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HJ58 LHY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 LHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 75,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 60,710 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 60,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken but secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 51,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,237 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 43,236 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve housing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,947 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,864 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal bite point very high

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,246 miles

clutch pedal bite point very high

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,757 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight binding on rear brakes

splits in wiper blades

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,108 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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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HJ58 LHY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ58 LHY, 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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HJ58 LHY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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