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LS08 SXB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,621 mi
Last recorded59,621 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 59,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 59,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,616 miles

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,616 miles

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 31,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,158 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 30,881 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,569 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 30,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,194 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,117 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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 SXB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

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

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