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LM08 OCY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,775 miles

brake peddle slightly soft

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,337 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

sump rusty and oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,337 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly soft

sump rusty and oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,554 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 44,554 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,214 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,214 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs are coroaded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,877 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 13,877 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,232 miles

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

both wiper blades weak

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 OCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM08 OCY, 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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What year was LM08 OCY registered?

LM08 OCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LM08 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 OCY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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