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LN08 VEL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 VEL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 78,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

suspect head gasket loosing water

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,094 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cultch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper rubber worn

Fail 11 Mar 2020 74,039 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flax leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cultch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,715 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front bumper slight damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,344 miles

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

front exhaust section flexi pipe rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,341 miles

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

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

front exhaust section flexi pipe rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 45,937 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,781 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 32,781 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wipper poor

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 VEL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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