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HN08 LFS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,615 mi
Last recorded102,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/s off/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,791 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 81,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 80,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,398 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,845 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

damage to o/s/r bumper noted

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,987 miles

front exhaust mtg corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mtg corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,814 miles

n/s/f tyre slighty worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,411 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 30,152 miles

Front Wipers Poor But Clearing Screen

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,586 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 LFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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