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LS08 SXA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,682 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,991 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,334 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end cap holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 38,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 35,635 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,421 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,293 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,292 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,408 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 SXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

Is LS08 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 SXA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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