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LM08 VLE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VLE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,273 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 72,273 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,237 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,535 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mount detached but system still secure at present, (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake lever has a lot of free travel but still has adequate reserve.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords exposed,

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

fuel filter very corroded but not leaking.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,364 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting detached, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring, (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords exposed,

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

fuel filter very corroded but not leaking.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished between tread,

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

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,027 miles

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

Nearside wiper rubber deteriorated,

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,569 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,568 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,948 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 VLE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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