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LS08 SUU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,501 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,532 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/Rear tyre starting to age crack

Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/Rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 41,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,883 miles

off side front tyre low on inner edge

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front tyre low on inner edge

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 28,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,876 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,128 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

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 SUU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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