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LO08 CLN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,986 mi
Last recorded62,986 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,226 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,476 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,758 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 55,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front pipe flex braiding in poor rusty condition

Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front pipe flex braiding in poor rusty condition

Long brake pedal travel

Offside front brake effort lags

Pass 29 May 2015 41,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 32,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2014 32,406 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2013 29,723 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 24,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,288 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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LO08 CLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 LO08 CLN, 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 CLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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