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LL08 VYU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,589 mi
Last recorded50,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 50,589 miles

Nearside WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING, BUT OFFSIDE SPRAT HITS THAT PART OF THE SCREEN AND PROVIDES ADEQUATE WASHER FLUID

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,282 miles

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

Rear wiper det.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 43,282 miles

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

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

Rear wiper det.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 43,212 miles

Emissions not tested no fumes at back box because of leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,435 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex to rear support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 40,435 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex to rear support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,247 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm advise change (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 90% WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 85% WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,738 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 27,713 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,649 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,803 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 VYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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