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LR58 ESN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 ESN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,621 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 93,621 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear hub pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 92,253 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 90,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,925 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 81,925 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,999 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 79,992 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 74,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested excessive brake bind (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,926 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65-13. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Unable to rotate both rear wheels. (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,308 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,122 miles

both rear tyres on or just under 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 49,101 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres on or just under 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,593 miles

o/s/f door mirror casing broken. damage to o/s of vehicle. front exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,301 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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LR58 ESN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LR58 ESN, 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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LR58 ESN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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