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LT08 ZVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,002 mi
Last recorded47,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,002 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,472 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 44,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,189 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded & breaking.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 41,188 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mounting corroded & breaking.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,107 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 36,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,192 miles

Battery was insecure

Damage on o/s of bonnet

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL Light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 5,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery was insecure

Damage on o/s of bonnet

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

MIL Light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 4,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,574 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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LT08 ZVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT08 ZVW, 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 LT08 ZVW registered?

LT08 ZVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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