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LO08 PFN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,728 mi
Last recorded69,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 68,847 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,584 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 57,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,410 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / corroded broken hanger

Fail 24 Nov 2017 49,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum / back plate / pipe damp

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary and split

Offside Rear service brake lazy / foot brake

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / corroded broken hanger

Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary and split

Offside Rear foot brake lazy

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / corroded broken hanger

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,252 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear and both front tyres treads wearing low

oil leak

unable to see front pads

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,273 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brakes noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 28,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,236 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,236 miles

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

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 PFN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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