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LL08 VXN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VXN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 95,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,356 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,385 miles

front number plate discoloured

handbrake high

small chip in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,678 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close both stiff (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty & mount missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty & front mount insecure

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty & front mount insecure

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,295 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 47,792 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,958 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

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 VXN 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 64.3%.

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 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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

LL08 VXN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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