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LO08 PZY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PZY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 57,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,475 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 48,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,812 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,548 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 38,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted but loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,939 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,229 miles

b/pipes corroded slight noise too n/s/r wheel bearing sills light corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,229 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

b/pipes corroded slight noise too n/s/r wheel bearing sills light corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,425 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,485 miles

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

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 PZY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PZY, 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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What year was LO08 PZY registered?

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

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