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LO08 SOC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SOC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

rear axle and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,135 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,059 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust support bracket broke

long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust support bracket broke

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,617 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 SOC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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