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LS08 SVX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,615 mi
Last recorded73,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SVX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,958 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,348 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,546 miles

exhaust down pipe has minor leak, nearside cv gaiter cracking, child seats fitted,

floor pan in exhaust tunnel split

front suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,111 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak under body corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,121 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,086 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,429 miles

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

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 SVX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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