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LO08 OZM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,699 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,699 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

windscreen chiped

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,339 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken with a slight blow at the front flexible joint.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located Top mount may be separated. (2.4.C.2)

Stop lamp not working All. (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket is broken with a slight blow at the front flexible joint.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,152 miles

Front exhaust bracket is fractured.

Rear axle pivot bushes are separating slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,241 miles

cracking in tread/walls on o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cracking in tread/walls on o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,090 miles

middle exhaust hanger bracket snapped but exhaust still adequetly supported

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,090 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

middle exhaust hanger bracket snapped but exhaust still adequetly supported

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,245 miles

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

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 OZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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