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LM08 VLL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VLL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 68,301 miles

Engine sump has surface corrosion

Front Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes cracked and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front ABS trigger ring rusty

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers seat belt anchorage has corrosion inside the vehicle. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filter rusty and in poor condition

Offside Rear Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes cracked and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 68,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside approx 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear offside and nearside tyres are perished on sidewalls and treads 155/65/13

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil sump very rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 68,040 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)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside approx 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside abs trigger ring is very rusty

Rear offside and nearside tyres are perished on sidewalls and treads 155/65/13

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil sump very rusty

Pass 25 May 2017 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring is very corroded (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are slightly perished in tread and sidewalls

exhaust is poor fitting

Fail 25 May 2017 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring is fractured (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper is noisy

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring is very corroded (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are slightly perished in tread and sidewalls

exhaust is poor fitting

Pass 22 May 2016 59,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr rear seat belt not tested bay seat fiited

Fail 22 May 2016 59,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr rear seat belt not tested bay seat fiited

Pass 8 May 2015 54,293 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2015 54,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2014 50,022 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 50,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,493 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,443 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2011 27,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slightly worn

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 VLL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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