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LR58 FFS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 FFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,852 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front abs rings heavily corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,781 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,959 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,959 miles

Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose both locking nuts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,666 miles

front tyres are slightly cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Aug 2015 53,666 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on o/s & n/s (8.2.1b)

front tyres are slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust corrosion in

front exhaust mounting broke

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust showing advance corrosion but not blowing

front exhaust bracket broken away but system still secure with other fixings

handbrake travel requires adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,312 miles

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

bracket corroded away on exhaust downpipe though the system is fully secure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,081 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 FFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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