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LO08 PFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,256 mi
Last recorded63,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,256 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 62,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,535 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,453 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,453 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hangar broken

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,234 miles

Oil leak

metal hanger broken away from frontpipe of exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,229 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak

metal hanger broken away from frontpipe of exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,451 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 36,451 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 31,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 27,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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