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LM08 VMW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VMW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,464 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 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 45,464 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 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to front (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,106 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 23 Jan 2015 35,105 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,576 miles

hand brake high / n/s/r increase decrease slightly slower than o/s / both rear brakes slight bind unable to check wheel bearings / front discs look like theyve been hot

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,748 miles

uneven braking on rear

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,721 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VMW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMW, 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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What year was LM08 VMW registered?

LM08 VMW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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