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LS58 GOU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 GOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe showing signs off corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working marker light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum insecure brake drum loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front caliper sticking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe showing signs off corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,037 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,037 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,792 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rubber missing but still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust rubber missing but still secure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,224 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounts at front & rear missing/broken but system still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,762 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,887 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 GOU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LS58 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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