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LN08 VFE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 VFE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 71,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 64,426 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 64,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,815 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 59,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 54,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 54,143 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 50,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 50,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 47,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 47,027 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,537 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,537 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on stepped edges

Nearside metal brake pipe to rear flexible hose corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 39,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on stepped edges

Nearside metal brake pipe to rear flexible hose corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate looking damp

Pass 29 Oct 2016 36,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken loose

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner stepped edge

Offside Front a.b.s.ring broken

Offside Front tyre bald on inner stepped edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner stepped edge

offside front tyre bald on inner stepped edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 31,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner stepped edge

offside front tyre bald on inner stepped edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,625 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked!

Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

offside rear tyre cracked!

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,863 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 21,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,492 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 VFE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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