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LT08 ZYL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 30,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 24,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,047 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,035 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 75,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,924 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,428 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2012 42,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,785 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 ZYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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