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LO08 SFU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,212 mi
Last recorded66,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside twist on steering rack boot

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2021 66,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside twist on steering rack boot

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,246 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON - 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,225 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 58,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,481 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,272 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,689 miles

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

nail in o/s/r center of tyre

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 SFU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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