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LY08 FHB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 59,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 58,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,535 miles

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

Front live battery terminal loose

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Top-bottom Left-right (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Top-bottom Left-right (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Top-bottom Left-right (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Top-bottom Left-right (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,381 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,293 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 35,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 28,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,692 miles

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

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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LY08 FHB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY08 FHB, 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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LY08 FHB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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