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LM08 VMA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

advise adjust rear brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,768 miles

oil sump deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,142 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 65,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 65,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,394 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 46,640 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 37,192 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front part of exhaust, exhaust system not insecure at time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 37,192 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)

damage to front part of exhaust, exhaust system not insecure at time of test

exhaust corroded

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 VMA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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