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LO08 CLU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 64,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust flexy slight leak emission's not affected

Fail 15 Aug 2022 64,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring corroded and snapped (1.6 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch slipping

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,613 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 56,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 54,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,906 miles

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

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 CLU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CLU, 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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What year was LO08 CLU registered?

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

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