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LM57 YDF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YDF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,770 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,531 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both main (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,290 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,290 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,498 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 27,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 15,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,535 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres slight deteriated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,165 miles

Front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,161 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,368 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,948 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,948 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YDF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LM57 YDF, 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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LM57 YDF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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