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LO08 PJV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN O/FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JIONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,371 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,014 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,901 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 PJV registered?

LO08 PJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LO08 PJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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