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LO08 CLV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,937 mi
Last recorded50,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,937 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe on limit of corrosion to n/s/f hose in wheel arch area

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both headlamp beam images poor

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front suspension components getting rusty in places

fuel filter very rusty

rear suspension beam axle nearing limit of corrosion in places and very rusty

smell of fuel near fuel tank area

Fail 18 Jul 2018 50,930 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front suspension components getting rusty in places

fuel filter very rusty

Nearside Front brake pipe on limit of corrosion to n/s/f hose in wheel arch area

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both headlamp beam images poor

rear suspension beam axle nearing limit of corrosion in places and very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,015 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged on inner of rim

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe to n/s/f brake hose slightly corroded in wheel arch area

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components getting corroded in places

fuel smell in and around fuel tank / filter area

rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged on inner of rim

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe to n/s/f brake hose slightly corroded in wheel arch area

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front and rear suspension components getting corroded in places

fuel smell in and around fuel tank / filter area

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension beam axle rusty in places

rusty in places underneath

Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension beam axle rusty in places

rusty in places underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 37,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mounting peg rusted off.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust mounting peg rusted off.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,490 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 31,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,290 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 CLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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