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LO08 PFA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,180 mi
Last recorded47,180 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 47,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 47,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 45,282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 45,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,485 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,173 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 38,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,991 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 29,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 26,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,111 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 22,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,456 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,918 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,159 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 PFA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2008.

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