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LM08 XSK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,241 mi
Last recorded59,241 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XSK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,259 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

Front exhaust flexi in a poor condition

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,523 miles

2 front tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

exhaust system corroded & front mount broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,478 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken off, but system still supported.

osf,nsf and nsr wheel inner rims slightly distorted.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,530 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken off.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 40,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,591 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,141 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,618 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 28,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,539 miles

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

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

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 XSK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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