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LO08 CRV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,243 mi
Last recorded54,243 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 54,240 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamps need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 51,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes splitting/perishing (in to lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,567 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on and stay on when using sidelights (4.3.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes splitting/perishing (in to lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in both shock absorber top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake disc corroded on outer face

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 50,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp13 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc corroded on outer face

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp22 wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,452 miles

Front exhaust mounting brocket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,480 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 46,726 miles

EGR valve gasket leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front exhaust mounting hanger broken

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,726 miles

EGR valve gasket leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounting hanger broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,083 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 42,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear rear tyres inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,641 miles

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

wear rear tyres inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 CRV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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