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LO08 SLU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,044 mi
Last recorded41,044 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,044 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 39,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished with some deep cracks as well (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre perished with some deep cracks

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,994 miles

front nearside tyre starting to perish worn outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,016 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,060 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 SLU 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 80%.

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 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 SLU registered?

LO08 SLU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 SLU safe to buy?

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