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LO08 PBU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,499 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 47,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,480 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 47,478 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 46,839 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 42,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,135 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 PBU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

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

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