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LM08 YCW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,990 mi
Last recorded63,990 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YCW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 60,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,164 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 47,205 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 30,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,326 miles

advise front flexible section starting too deterate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,508 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 YCW 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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

LM08 YCW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is LM08 YCW safe to buy?

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