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LV08 CZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 CZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,591 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,653 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspesion, suspension parts, sub frame, break pipe, fuel pipe and structure slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Vehicle shutting off (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Vehicle shutting off at random points due to misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,276 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side front and both rear tyre's cracked in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,280 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,171 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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LV08 CZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV08 CZU, 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 LV08 CZU registered?

LV08 CZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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