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LM08 NLT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NLT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 81,568 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 81,568 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 70,631 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 55,802 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 55,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 44,756 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2014 44,756 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 37,635 miles

damage to ns door

front exhaust braket corroded

slight movement in both rear shocks

Pass 5 May 2012 33,367 miles

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

both front ABS rings are corroded

dampness around nearside steering rack boot

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2012 33,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front ABS rings are corroded

dampness around nearside steering rack boot

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing fully due to brake binding

Pass 6 May 2011 29,729 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,729 miles

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

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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LM08 NLT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LM08 NLT, 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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LM08 NLT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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