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LO08 PLF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,063 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door and quarter panel area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door and quarter panel area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,422 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,731 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,850 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,936 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 28,936 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 PLF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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