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LR08 NYK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,255 mi
Last recorded76,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 NYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,386 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,203 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 60,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,682 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,316 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Both front wheelbearings have slight play in them

Both rear outer seatbelts marked

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lower axle bush starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,996 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,295 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

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 NYK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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