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LL08 XVG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,317 mi
Last recorded75,317 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,486 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,114 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 59,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 56,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r marked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r (2.6.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r brake pipe badly kinked still works ok and no leaks recommend change

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 43,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,709 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,852 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,352 miles

n/s front tyre poor condition

o/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2011 29,993 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 XVG 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 57.9%.

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

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