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LO08 CTZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CTZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,844 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,752 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,127 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,116 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

long travel on handbrake///o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,363 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 49,325 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,378 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,928 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 CTZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

LO08 CTZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is LO08 CTZ safe to buy?

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