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LS08 GZD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GZD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 86,162 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 86,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,633 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,661 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 62,659 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1. O/S REAR HUB TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1. O/S REAR HUB TO FLEX 2. O/S REAR FROM FLEX FORWARD (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S REAR ()

Pass 5 May 2016 40,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,346 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,800 miles

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion to exhaust front pipe and flexible joint (not leaking)

light corrosion to all brake pipes

slight smearing from front wipers

Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,800 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion to exhaust front pipe and flexible joint (not leaking)

light corrosion to all brake pipes

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,434 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 24,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,992 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 GZD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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