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LR08 NYA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 70,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 68,850 miles

Entire underside has surface corrosion

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,050 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/f disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower suspension arm large rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded short o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/f disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm large rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 65,033 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 65,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,192 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,837 miles

n/s rear tyre poor condtion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,132 miles

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

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

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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LR08 NYA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR08 NYA, 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 LR08 NYA registered?

LR08 NYA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 NYA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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