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LO08 RYF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake travel, borderline pass

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, borderline pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake travel, borderline pass

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,111 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 10 Jan 2015 49,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,882 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,528 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft cv boot small inner clip missing leaking grease slightly

n/s/f wheel rim dinted

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 RYF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

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