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LS08 JBO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 JBO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,228 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 72,228 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,786 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,259 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 32,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 26,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,544 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,926 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 JBO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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