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LO08 RUU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,496 mi
Last recorded49,496 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,496 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 49,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

N/F wheel bearing not checked due to binding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/R inner sill corroded but no seriously weakened

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,407 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 49,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 47,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,314 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge close to wear limit

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

Oil leak top

Fail 13 Aug 2016 47,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge close to wear limit

Oil leak top

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,891 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 42,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres perished

rear wheel bearing not checked !!!!!!

Pass 2 Aug 2014 38,054 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jul 2014 37,962 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is secure enough

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 30,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,398 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 RUU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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