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LO08 RXM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,239 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,353 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,508 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper shocker bushes slightly worn

Rear fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,474 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper shocker bushes slightly worn

Rear fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge. No ply or cords are exposed at present

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,855 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,291 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,291 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,856 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slighty damaged

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 RXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXM, 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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What year was LO08 RXM registered?

LO08 RXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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