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L16 FGG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,090 mi
Last recorded38,090 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 FGG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,343 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,343 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 9,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,955 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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L16 FGG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L16 FGG, 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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What year was L16 FGG registered?

L16 FGG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is L16 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 FGG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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