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LO08 CSU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,322 mi
Last recorded55,322 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 52,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 52,129 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 50,099 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 42,953 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,966 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,163 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 40,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,382 miles

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low to no visible tread on inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,382 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low to no visible tread on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

nearside rear brake binding but not to excess at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,283 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 CSU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is LO08 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 CSU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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