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LO08 SVZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,547 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,725 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,724 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,822 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,795 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,746 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive park brake travel

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

rear wiper missing

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 SVZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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