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LJ53 JNS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,090 mi
Last recorded24,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JNS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 24,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides.Bushes going through lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 24,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides.Bushes going through lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 22,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

front brakes poor condition

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 9 Jun 2025 22,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

front brakes poor condition

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,397 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 22,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 20,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 15,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,369 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,739 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 7,840 miles

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

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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LJ53 JNS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ53 JNS, 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 LJ53 JNS registered?

LJ53 JNS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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