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LS08 STZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 STZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 37,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 37,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel on rear foot & h/brake

Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,694 miles

heavy rust rear axle

heavy rusting to outer and under sill areas

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,069 miles

rusting to outer and under sill areas

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,034 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,242 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 22,242 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,885 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 18,885 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,594 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 STZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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