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LO08 SJU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,337 mi
Last recorded57,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 57,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 55,691 miles

CORROSION ON FUEL TANK STRAPS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 55,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,239 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 55,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper rubber detached at tip but still clearing screen.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Wiper rubber detached at tip but still clearing screen.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 52,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,442 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,442 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,550 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,329 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 SJU 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 66.7%.

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

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