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LO08 RWE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,192 mi
Last recorded62,192 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE MIDDLE OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSR TOP SHOCK BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACK IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre OFFSIDE REAR ()

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK RUBBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK RUBBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER / BLADE EDGE MISSING (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 56,952 miles

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL HOLED CENTRE AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK RUBBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK RUBBER HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM / BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER / BLADE EDGE MISSING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,715 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 46,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,519 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RWE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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