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LO08 SOE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SOE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 72,714 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 72,172 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 68,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Tyre in Outer Sidewall in Two Places! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Rear Most Exhaust Mounting Point Getting Corroded! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Pin is Showing (Possibly not Fitted all way Home!) Difficult to determine!

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre Valve Stem Perished at Base; (Needs Replacing!) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear, Where they meet Flexible Pipes! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Position: Where it Meets the Flexible Hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Tyre in Outer Sidewall in Two Places! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Rear Most Exhaust Mounting Point Getting Corroded! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Pin is Showing (Possibly not Fitted all way Home!) Difficult to determine!

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre Valve Stem Perished at Base; (Needs Replacing!) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear, Where they meet Flexible Pipes! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,860 miles

nearside and rear wiper blades need replacing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,248 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,317 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,317 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,997 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 SOE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SOE, 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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What year was LO08 SOE registered?

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

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