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LS08 SVE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,353 mi
Last recorded53,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 53,351 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexy to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 48,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,789 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 37,788 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,169 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 26,688 miles

front brake discs corroding

front tyres cracking / worn low on edges

play through steering

Fail 17 Feb 2021 26,687 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

front tyres cracking / worn low on edges

play through steering

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,131 miles

varrious corrosion on under side of vehical

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front ABS wheel speed ring corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,929 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper deteriorated

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 24,929 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 23,996 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 22,542 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,405 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,333 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,526 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 SVE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SVE, 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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What year was LS08 SVE registered?

LS08 SVE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is LS08 SVE safe to buy?

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