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LM08 OSA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,259 mi
Last recorded48,259 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OSA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 47,160 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest of the two efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 44,994 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 38,106 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion surface rear axle secure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,107 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 30,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,228 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 20,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,437 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 15,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,985 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 OSA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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