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LO08 SXF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,989 mi
Last recorded55,989 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SXF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,916 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alternator belt slightly cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,228 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake slight tightness

Rear inner sill surface corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,189 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

slight tightness/bind in offside front brake

Fail 10 Aug 2017 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

slight tightness/bind in offside front brake

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main front to offside rear brake pipe, corroded and swollen, advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake bind/tightness in offside rear brake, advise servicing rear brakes

slight rotational noise from nearside front, possible wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,888 miles

both front discs slight corrosion on inner faces

slight bind on offside rear wheel

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2015 31,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 6,655 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,174 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 29,174 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 27,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,963 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 SXF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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