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LL08 VZC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,296 mi
Last recorded82,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,296 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 82,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 73,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front gasket joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2021 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2021 69,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2020 65,035 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring snapped but ABS still operational (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,988 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 63,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,369 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 59,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 55,664 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 49,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,607 miles

rear wiper split on edges

Fail 27 May 2011 32,485 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear wiper split on edges

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 VZC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

LL08 VZC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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