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LN08 VDZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 VDZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,023 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 86,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,253 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,809 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,809 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,884 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside headlamp unit loose, but not insecure

Offside rear axle bush deteriorated, but not causing excessive movement

Fail 11 Sep 2017 50,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside headlamp unit loose, but not insecure

Offside rear axle bush deteriorated, but not causing excessive movement

Offside rear door hinges stiff

Several cuts in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine oil leaks

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,765 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,575 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,715 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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LN08 VDZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN08 VDZ, 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 LN08 VDZ registered?

LN08 VDZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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