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LO08 SWX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 69,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,026 miles

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

brake pedal feels lite

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,413 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,324 miles

Nearside Front spring to top mount not sat right

Offside Front spring to top mount not sat right

Fail 15 Oct 2016 61,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front spring to top mount not sat right

Offside Front spring to top mount not sat right

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,792 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 SWX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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