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LO08 SWZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,547 miles

Front advise tracking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack control arm

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slight binding on osf wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 65,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,094 miles

advise slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,854 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 SWZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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