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SG08 LYD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

damage to front of bonnet

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,862 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,228 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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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SG08 LYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG08 LYD, 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 SG08 LYD registered?

SG08 LYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SG08 LYD safe to buy?

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