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LS08 VMX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,012 mi
Last recorded64,012 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,012 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken

Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,071 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,071 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure bush (2.7.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushess both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 44,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,739 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 35,712 miles

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

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,987 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 18,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,949 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 VMX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

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

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