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LT08 ZYN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,629 mi
Last recorded73,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ZYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 73,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,692 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 59,090 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 59,090 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,313 miles

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

Nearside Front cant see brake pads

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cant see brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,301 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

Fail 9 May 2017 40,301 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

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

Pass 11 May 2016 35,977 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,614 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,248 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,248 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,637 miles

o/s wiper blade split

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 ZYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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