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LY08 SVJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,522 mi
Last recorded19,522 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 SVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 19,522 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 19,522 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 19,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 18,713 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 3 Jan 2024 18,713 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 3 Jan 2023 18,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 18,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 17,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 17,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 16,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 16,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Slight distortion to offside rear (outer) wheel rim.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 15,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 13,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,103 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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LY08 SVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY08 SVJ, 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 LY08 SVJ registered?

LY08 SVJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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