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LS08 UJM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,526 mi
Last recorded30,526 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UJM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 30,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 24,806 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, trailing arms/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, 155/65-13 73t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 23,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65-13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 21,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 21,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 20,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,267 miles

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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective +o/s smearing,rear split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s rack boot starting leak.

o/s/f hub area slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes snatching/imbalanced

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake snatching/imbalance

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,282 miles

fuel leak at tank pipe area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 13,277 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel leak at tank pipe area

Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,006 miles

Rear brakes holding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,004 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 UJM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

LS08 UJM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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