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LG08 WMZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,202 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,022 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,953 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,469 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,468 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inside tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, perished and has a nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,798 miles

nearside front tyre outter side wall split ( just legal )

Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outter side wall split ( just legal )

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,388 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,525 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 20,525 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LG08 WMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 LG08 WMZ, 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 LG08 WMZ registered?

LG08 WMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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