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LO08 SXB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside&nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from sump, sump in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside&nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2021 82,630 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r13 offside&nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside&nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from sump, sump in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside&nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,483 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to osr flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr slight brake bind.rear tyres uneven wear low on edges.nsr and osr axle bushs slight splitting.

Fail 4 Mar 2017 56,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to osr flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr slight brake bind.rear tyres uneven wear low on edges.nsr and osr axle bushs slight splitting.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,062 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 43,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,345 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,716 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 SXB 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 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 SXB, 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 SXB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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