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LL08 XYW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 70,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 70,790 miles

All suspension corroded

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

Coolant level low

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 70,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All suspension corroded

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

Coolant level low

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 outer, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,785 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 69,785 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,536 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 68,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 49,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,866 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,685 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,223 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 XYW 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYW, 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 XYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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