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LS08 SXG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,500 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 97,500 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,190 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust is supported

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,656 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 64,654 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,588 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,480 miles

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

Offside 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 SXG 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 58.8%.

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

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