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LN08 VFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 VFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,516 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,516 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 48,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,256 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 43,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,162 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,009 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,009 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,592 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2016 27,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f reluctor ring appears broken

rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,628 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 25,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,999 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,866 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 VFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LN08 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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