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LO08 RAU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a shallow damage cut

Nearside Rear tyre worn shoulders

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a shallow damage cut

Nearside Rear tyre worn shoulders

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,074 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 4 Jul 2015 55,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

unable to check nearside headlamp aim due to dipped beam inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,882 miles

exhaust system corroded,and front section mounting bracket is detatched,though still secured by other mountings

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 41,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded,and front section mounting bracket is detatched,though still secured by other mountings

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,341 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,341 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,642 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 RAU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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