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LO08 CMY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,160 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle exhaust system and suspension components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 57,160 miles

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

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

heavy corrossion on rear axle exhaust system and suspension components

Pass 31 May 2018 56,560 miles

corrossion on engine sump

corrossion on o/s front lower arm

corrossion on rear axle

Fail 30 May 2018 56,560 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrossion on engine sump

corrossion on o/s front lower arm

corrossion on rear axle

Pass 24 May 2017 48,544 miles

corrossion on both front lower suspension arms

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on petrol tank support strap

Fail 19 May 2017 48,307 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on both front lower suspension arms

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on petrol tank support strap

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,545 miles

heavy corrossion on exhaust front pipe

Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,545 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted n/s rear (4.1.A.1b)

heavy corrossion on exhaust front pipe

Pass 22 May 2015 33,396 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,737 miles

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

corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 6 Jun 2014 25,737 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 29 May 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,792 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 CMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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