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LS58 EEM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 EEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 78,389 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front all suspension components/corroding

Offside Rear Lower sill corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/corroding/above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle/beam corroding

Pass 28 May 2024 77,789 miles

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pedal getting long travel

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from EGR valve area and center silencer, front exhaust flexi damaged too. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 73,474 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from EGR valve area and center silencer, front exhaust flexi damaged too. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,046 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,045 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,347 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,340 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense broken. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both rears. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,807 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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LS58 EEM 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 76.5%.

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 LS58 EEM, 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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LS58 EEM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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