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LV58 WAE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,383 mi
Last recorded55,383 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 WAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 55,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 54,455 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 42,599 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 41,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,745 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise wear in both rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,192 miles

advise wear in rear main axle bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,246 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 32,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 30,294 miles

advise condition of both rear tyres (perished)

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,903 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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LV58 WAE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LV58 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV58 WAE registered?

LV58 WAE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is LV58 WAE safe to buy?

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