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LM08 ORV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,494 mi
Last recorded96,494 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ORV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,494 miles

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 96,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury around rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,655 miles

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

Coolant hose clip on rear of engine corroded & half missing

Engine oil sump corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on suspension arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,655 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant hose clip on rear of engine corroded & half missing

Engine oil sump corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on suspension arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,045 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 75,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 68,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,067 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,133 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,030 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,939 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,006 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

near side rear run flat tyre damage

off side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,006 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre on legal limit

near side rear run flat tyre damage

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,469 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 May 2011 34,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2011 34,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

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 ORV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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