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LO08 SXP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 SXP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under carriage surface rust

Fail 14 Jul 2023 60,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 52,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,424 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn inner edges, cut on o/s/f tyre wall, n/s/f tyre perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 43,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn inner edges, cut on o/s/f tyre wall, n/s/f tyre perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 41,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre slight cut on side wall

h/brake slightly high

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,405 miles

N/S/F tyre split/perished between tread blocks

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 39,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre split/perished between tread blocks

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting corroded away, still supported okay

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,895 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded away, still supported okay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,823 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 SXP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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