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LL08 HWT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 HWT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached, but still supporting exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached, but still supporting exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 85,125 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,188 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded through but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 42% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly mishapen tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded through but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 45,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 24,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HWT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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