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LO08 PHU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,533 mi
Last recorded81,533 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 81,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort 2 x rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,275 miles

oil leak sump

Fail 8 Mar 2016 75,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak sump

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,206 miles

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

front,centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

sump corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front,centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

sump corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,100 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,912 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,266 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 PHU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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