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LM58 FOA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,793 mi
Last recorded51,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FOA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 51,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to inner wear bar limits[155/65/r13] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal creeps close to carpet when applied

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when brake pedal applied (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated hand brake/brake fluid red lamp is on (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to inner wear bar limits[155/65/r13] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal creeps close to carpet when applied

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on inner wear bar limit[155/65/r13]73t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal pressure feels very soft

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box FRONT HOOK broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread is almost BALD on inner and outer edges[155/65/r13]73t budget

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar to track control arms rubber bushes are split and perished..

Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,222 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 43,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,236 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,197 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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LM58 FOA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LM58 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

LM58 FOA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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The MOT history for LM58 FOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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