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LO08 RZG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,328 mi
Last recorded96,328 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 RZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 96,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,446 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

very little parking brake reserve travel remaining

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,475 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,457 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

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

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