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LO08 CHZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,935 mi
Last recorded49,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 49,935 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

parking brake lever has excess travel

Fail 7 May 2019 49,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,830 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,173 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,309 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 34,309 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,895 miles

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

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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LO08 CHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO08 CHZ, 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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LO08 CHZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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