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LT08 ZWU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,539 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Covered By Under Seal Spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 40,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Covered By Under Seal Spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 39,198 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,649 miles

Exhaust slight knocking back box.

Nearside Front Abs ring worn not excessive.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing on edge.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,648 miles

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

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

Exhaust slight knocking back box.

Nearside Front Abs ring worn not excessive.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing on edge.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi perished/cracks

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate poor /cracked

imbalance rear service brake

Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi perished/cracks

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate poor /cracked

imbalance rear service brake

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,666 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2018 27,663 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 24,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,998 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 11,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,742 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 ZWU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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