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LO08 RXW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 57,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,444 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 54,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation all (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 51,981 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,255 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,878 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 43,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,166 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,270 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket broke, but exhaust still adequately supported

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket broke, but exhaust still adequately supported

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,059 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

front exhaust bracket broke, but exhaust still adequately supported

slight play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

front exhaust bracket broke, but exhaust still adequately supported

slight play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 30,600 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,531 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 RXW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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