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LO08 SDV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn and already 8 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front upper top mount sight play

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn and already 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

auxillery belts perished

Fail 16 Feb 2022 75,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn and already 8 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front upper top mount sight play

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn and already 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

auxillery belts perished

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres just beginning to crack and perish

Fail 15 Feb 2021 70,630 miles

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

Front inner brake pad appears to be very low, advise wheel to be removed and checked

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres just beginning to crack and perish

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs halls effect ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,362 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,741 miles

all four tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 26,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,773 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 SDV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 SDV, 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 SDV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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