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LC08 ETV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ETV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

hand brake lever close to end travel

Fail 15 Sep 2020 154,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

hand brake lever close to end travel

Pass 3 Oct 2019 150,243 miles

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

Front slight blow from manifold gasket

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Sep 2019 150,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust blow from egr valve

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,369 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

lower ball joint gaiters splitting / deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Fail 30 Aug 2018 132,369 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

lower ball joint gaiters splitting / deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,190 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion under side

exhaust system corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

corrosion under side

exhaust system corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,249 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

slight leak of exhaust gasses from egr valve

Fail 31 Aug 2016 109,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

slight leak of exhaust gasses from egr valve

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

hand brake high (border line pass)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

hand brake high (border line pass)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,709 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

exhaust leak

exhaust mount broken

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

hand brake high

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,709 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cut in nearside front tyre

exhaust leak

exhaust mount broken

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

hand brake high

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,626 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

155/65r13

centre exhaust hanger broken

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,323 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,323 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

all tyres under inflated

exhaust system corroded

hand brake high

offside front hup cap damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,024 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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LC08 ETV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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