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LS08 SVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,750 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,749 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,077 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front LOWER SUBFRAME SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT LOOSE

Nearside Front 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 30 Dec 2015 59,081 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,216 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,655 miles

nearside rear tyre worn BALD on outer edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,655 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn BALD on outer edge.

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 SVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

Is LS08 SVY safe to buy?

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