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LT08 ZXZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,327 mi
Last recorded65,327 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 65,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension bushes worn.

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 64,297 miles

All suspension bushes worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sump corrosion.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front abs sensor slightly damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust rear box hangers has temporary repair.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides advance age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,209 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 61,208 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested loss of fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength facing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength facing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,003 miles

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

Exhaust corroded /rear exhaust brackets snapped off and temporary repair has been done

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Grease escaping from O/S outer driveshaft gaitor

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel/side movement in parking brake mechanism

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Sump corroded slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,003 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded /rear exhaust brackets snapped off and temporary repair has been done

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Grease escaping from O/S outer driveshaft gaitor

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel/side movement in parking brake mechanism

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Sump corroded slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,438 miles

sump corroded

side movement in parking brake mechanism

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer cv grease leak from clip

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes (2.7.4)

rear exhaust brackets snapped off and temporary repair has been done

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer cv grease leak from clip

Rear both top shock bushes worn slight play

corrosion on exhaust system

oil dampness on sump

rear exhaust brackets snapped off and temporary repair has been done

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer cv grease leak from clip

Rear both top shock bushes worn slight play

corrosion on exhaust system

oil dampness on sump

rear exhaust brackets snapped off and temporary repair has been done

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,794 miles

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

Slight play in OSF inner steering rack joint

Fail 14 Dec 2015 58,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Rear tyres badly perished

Slight play in OSF inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,648 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)

both rear tyres perishing.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly insecure.

one rear exhaust box mounting broken.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both rear tyres perishing.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly insecure.

one rear exhaust box mounting broken.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,736 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack all over the tread

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,309 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly when wheels rotated.

both rear tyres are cracking on shoulders .

nearside wiper blade is split at the ends ,still clears screen .

offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,495 miles

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

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

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 ZXZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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