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LM08 VML

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VML
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,078 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,652 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 65,576 miles

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

EML on

Fuel filter heavily corroded (porous)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,742 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Door stiff in operation

Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,742 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Door stiff in operation

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,003 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,008 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 VML is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VML, 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 VML is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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