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LM57 XXG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 XXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,053 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,200 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 49,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 39,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 31,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Fail 19 Jan 2021 30,819 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,526 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides on top bushes (2.7.4)

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

complete exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,607 miles

oil filter very rusty

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 31 Dec 2012 18,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,729 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)

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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LM57 XXG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 LM57 XXG, 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 LM57 XXG registered?

LM57 XXG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LM57 XXG safe to buy?

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