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LO08 SXD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SXD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,610 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust flexi leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH rears, upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH fronts (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH rears, upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 85,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes are correded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear sub frame bushes are worn but no excessive play detected (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,916 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,852 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,303 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has rubber cut to inner sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2011 40,303 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has rubber cut to inner sidewall

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 SXD 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 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXD, 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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What year was LO08 SXD registered?

LO08 SXD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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