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LM58 FMZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 88,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,786 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 18 Nov 2017 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rears osr tyre 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper worn

Fail 26 Nov 2016 77,785 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rears osr tyre 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,929 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have slight wear at inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have slight wear at inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,471 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,413 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,825 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,933 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage front osf outer wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2012 35,549 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage front osf outer wheel

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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LM58 FMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LM58 FMZ, 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 LM58 FMZ registered?

LM58 FMZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is LM58 FMZ safe to buy?

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