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LO08 OZS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,147 mi
Last recorded45,147 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 45,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,320 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,427 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 37,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,517 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central & rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,084 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,962 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 25,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,784 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 23,784 miles

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)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,342 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 OZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

LO08 OZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LO08 OZS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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