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LM08 XRJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,217 mi
Last recorded76,217 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 76,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 71,365 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 71,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens's dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 67,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill has light corrosion outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill light corrosion outside of precribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear section of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 66,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,506 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 65,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,676 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,650 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 46,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,651 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,581 miles

offside rear has slight wheel bind

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 28,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XRJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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