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LO08 RUA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,343 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,936 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint loose in hub! (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust support broken

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust support broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust support broken

o/s rear brake reading low?

surface cracks front tyre sidewalls + n/s 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 33,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,938 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 RUA 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 64.3%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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