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LO08 SVF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,460 mi
Last recorded71,460 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,817 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 52,817 miles

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken but still keeps exhaust secure

Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,011 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken but still keeps exhaust secure

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,718 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 26,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 SVF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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