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LL58 FAM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 FAM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 112,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,875 miles

General corrosion on exhaust system, and rear mounting has been repaired

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,108 miles

Exhaust down pipe mesh breaking up.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,105 miles

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

Exhaust down pipe mesh breaking up.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,770 miles

Both rear axle outer mounting bushes cracking up.

Slight play within steering rack.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,829 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust section bracket broken

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 31 Dec 2012 61,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front exhaust section bracket broken

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,084 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Dec 2011 52,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear wiper split

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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LL58 FAM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LL58 FAM, 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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LL58 FAM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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