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LS08 SWF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,294 mi
Last recorded45,294 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2023 45,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,113 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 39,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm.Lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 38,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 38,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,589 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 37,588 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 37,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,563 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 27,941 miles

engine has slight mistyness of oil

n/s front wipper blade worn

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight movement

o/s front wipper blade worn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,624 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 SWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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