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LO08 PLN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,703 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,843 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear bush's slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1a)

all exhaust system front to rear corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,217 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,646 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,078 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and close to tread wear limits.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,454 miles

Slight damage to nearside front wheel inner rim.

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall.

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 PLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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