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LL08 HWG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,792 mi
Last recorded49,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 HWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2023 49,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,741 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,941 miles

Offside Rear Door doesn't open from the inside

Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,367 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 31,367 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner and outer edges bold close to showing cords/play (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long pedal travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,998 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 24,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,085 miles

both lower arms rusty

clutch needs adjustment

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,092 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 14,789 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 13,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 12,623 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

front pads half worn

nearside washer jet partially blocked

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to exhaust

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 HWG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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