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LL57 JVT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 JVT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,259 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,374 miles

drivers door hard to open from outside.

rear wiper blade damaged.

rotational noise from offside front wheel when checking wheel bearing.

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

drivers door hard to open from outside.

emmisions not tested due to heavy oil leak.

rear wiper blade damaged.

rotational noise from offside front wheel when checking wheel bearing.

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,029 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both the front tyres are low on tread,they have worn uneven due to low presure

the oil filter is rusty,and is leaking oil

there is a bracket broken near the front of the exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both the front tyres are low on tread,they have worn uneven due to low presure

the oil filter is rusty,and is leaking oil

there is a bracket broken near the front of the exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,177 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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LL57 JVT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 LL57 JVT, 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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LL57 JVT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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