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HN08 LFR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,219 mi
Last recorded59,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LFR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes heavily greased on exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,219 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes heavily greased on exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes heavily greased at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,893 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 50,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,997 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,439 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 43,439 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,451 miles

Rear brakes are binding slightly at both sides.

engine oil level is over filled.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes are binding slightly at both sides.

engine oil level is over filled.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,341 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 19,341 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 13,877 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 1 Apr 2011 13,877 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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HN08 LFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN08 LFR, 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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HN08 LFR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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