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LO08 CME

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,453 mi
Last recorded41,453 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CME
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,453 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section damaged, and blowing slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted And N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R, and hose ferules also. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Number plate delaminated, across character.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 41,453 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle not locking in stalk. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And O/S (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking to excess, from pinion head area. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And very badly/unevenly worn and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Drive Belt missing from pump (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi section damaged, and blowing slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted And N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm and very badly/unevenly worn, on outer edge/sidewall, close to exposing ply/cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R, and hose ferules also. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/R also. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, and unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and very badly/unevenly worn, and nail in it,and very low on pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Beam axle corroded, inc attached suspension components.

Rear Number plate delaminated, across character.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,677 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 30,555 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 13,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,250 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 CME 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 78.6%.

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

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