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LM58 HBU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,831 mi
Last recorded52,831 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 HBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,831 miles

Central Rear Lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated.

Fail 5 Feb 2026 52,831 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,582 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 38,574 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 38,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 37,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 37,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,857 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,376 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 33,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,022 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 26,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,106 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,941 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 HBU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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