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LM08 NLY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,817 mi
Last recorded63,817 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 49,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,518 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,518 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 May 2016 43,784 miles

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 5 May 2016 43,784 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2015 41,864 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 41,862 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,929 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 33,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,602 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,857 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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LM08 NLY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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