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LO08 RYT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RYT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,431 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,868 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded/flexy deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 67,868 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when stop lamp is illuminated (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded/flexy deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 59,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,436 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished on side wall

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,102 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 25 Apr 2015 47,102 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 May 2014 43,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,612 miles

Bad age cracking to rear tyres.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,612 miles

Bad age cracking to rear tyres.

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,960 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 27,960 miles

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

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