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LC08 ETL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

43,013 mi
Last recorded43,013 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ETL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 43,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 40,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 38,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% rear im balance ..nsr weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,789 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 32,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,999 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 20,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 19,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 13,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,203 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 3,184 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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LC08 ETL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LC08 ETL, 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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LC08 ETL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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