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LC08 ETU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ETU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 97,719 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 97,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

offside front chassis bolt insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,464 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,716 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,716 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 77,383 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 77,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 68,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 60,005 miles

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)

front exhaust bracket weak

Pass 12 May 2014 51,047 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in tread

Fail 12 May 2014 51,046 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has splits in tread

Fail 7 May 2013 42,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,360 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 24,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ETU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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