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LL08 HTN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,229 mi
Last recorded97,229 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 HTN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,229 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 97,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,684 miles

Front engine lower oil sump corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 90,684 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front engine lower oil sump corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,906 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 85,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 84,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 83,517 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 83,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy excess leak and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 78,156 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 78,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 71,502 miles

Front to centre exhaust corroded/ various hangers

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

Fail 19 May 2017 71,502 miles

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

Front to centre exhaust corroded/ various hangers

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

Pass 6 May 2016 66,018 miles

Front exhaust flexi braiding

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

Pass 11 May 2015 61,273 miles

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

exhaust flexy braiding

Fail 11 May 2015 61,273 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

exhaust flexy braiding

Pass 21 May 2014 55,792 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres perishing bothsides on outer walls an treads

bothside front tyres slight damage to outer walls but not exposing cords

Fail 20 May 2014 55,782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres perishing bothsides on outer walls an treads

bothside front tyres slight damage to outer walls but not exposing cords

Pass 24 May 2013 49,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,001 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 May 2011 38,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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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LL08 HTN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LL08 HTN, 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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LL08 HTN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 May 2008.

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