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LO08 RWV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 72,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 72,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 52,506 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 52,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,002 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,469 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 RWV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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