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LS08 HZZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,940 mi
Last recorded92,940 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 HZZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 92,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bake pipes along bulkhead slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges. borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded/porous. borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 86,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis brake pipe to flexy hose excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis brake pipe to flexy hose excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bake pipes along bulkhead slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges. borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded/porous. borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,341 miles

brake pedal travel borderline excessive

Fail 27 Mar 2018 77,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal travel borderline excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front anti roll bar bushes detioriated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front anti roll bar bushes detioriated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,940 miles

exhaust centre mount fractured

front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f brake pads worn low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre mount fractured

front brake pipes to hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,508 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,507 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,526 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,020 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,276 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 HZZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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