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LO08 CRU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,729 mi
Last recorded55,729 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,220 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 50,219 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,869 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 44,862 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside outer sills marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside inner arches marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 43,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,039 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour also emits white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,620 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jul 2019 38,620 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,774 miles

o/s rear tyre 2008

Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s rear tyre 2008

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring split (3.4.2)

n/s front ABS ring heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s front A.B.S. rings corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,847 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,974 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 CRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

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

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