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LS08 GYW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,171 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose and heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Jan 2021 92,560 miles

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

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly little reserve travel needs attention (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 86,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,458 miles

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 83,399 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure possible stub axle nut loose (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,970 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 77,854 miles

screw in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2015 77,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

screw in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 67,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,662 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,647 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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LS08 GYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LS08 GYW, 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 LS08 GYW registered?

LS08 GYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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