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LO08 SLV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,441 miles

Front both sides top mounts slight play

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid ageing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,852 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,117 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,458 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,458 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 26,072 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 SLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

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

Is LO08 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 SLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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