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LL08 HVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,275 mi
Last recorded58,275 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 HVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,275 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 42,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 42,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 29,333 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,595 miles

Slight drag felt on offside rear brake when wheel is rotated by hand, compared with nearside.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,588 miles

Slight brake drag felt on offside rear when wheel rotated by hand,compared with nearside.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,090 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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LL08 HVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LL08 HVW, 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 LL08 HVW registered?

LL08 HVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is LL08 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 HVW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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