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LL08 VZE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front light lens deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,215 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded [hole] next to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front light lens deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,227 miles

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,027 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 VZE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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