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LM08 XST

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XST
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes splitting and deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses are slightly opaque but showing image although slightly reduced

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

Nearside and Offside front brake disc backing plates are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,733 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded and from rear flexible pipes to brake cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes splitting and deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight lenses are slightly opaque but showing image although slightly reduced

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

Nearside and Offside front brake disc backing plates are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,691 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 77,691 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,547 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,451 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,232 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,165 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,345 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 14 Feb 2019 66,345 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 20 Jun 2018 65,411 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,407 miles

Emissions not tested Leak from flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 65,288 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust box loose & flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box loose & flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached both sides upper bushes very badly deteriorated (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underbody surface rust

Pass 12 May 2017 60,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,294 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,041 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 XST is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XST, 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 XST is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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