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LM08 NLZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,816 mi
Last recorded62,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from axel flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from O/s/f driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from O/s/f driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,367 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

foot brake has slight travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box rear hanger snaped be hind bumper

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,865 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 15,830 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,694 miles

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

all four tyres worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 42,054 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,513 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,967 miles

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

drivers door slightly hard to open from outside

Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers door slightly hard to open from outside

Pass 9 May 2012 34,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 34,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 30,388 miles

osf tyre starting to crack

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 NLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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