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LL08 VSZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,185 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,768 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,287 miles

Offside O/S head light starting to haze over but not yet adversely affecting beam image

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,737 miles

Engine oil leak sump plug area

Engine oil level midway btwn min-max

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Front Front exhaust support bracket detached by rust

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust Exhaust system still adequately supported

Slight exhaust blow from flexible front joint

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 5 Oct 2017 79,737 miles

Engine oil leak sump plug area

Engine oil level midway btwn min-max

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Front Front exhaust support bracket detached by rust

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust Exhaust system still adequately supported

Slight exhaust blow from flexible front joint

Slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has chunk missing cords not yet exposed advise replace ASAP

exhaust system in rusty condition

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has chunk missing cords not yet exposed advise replace ASAP

exhaust system in rusty condition

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow around engine area heat shields and covers fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow around engine area heat shields and covers fitted (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing not exesive at time of test

Offside Front tyre perishing not exesive at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,695 miles

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

slight exhaust leak [front down pipe area]

Fail 6 Oct 2014 55,695 miles

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak [front down pipe area]

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,248 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 32,248 miles

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

Cuts to N/S/F tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,022 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in sidewall.

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 VSZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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