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SO57 LVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,818 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 39,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,783 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,683 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulkhead under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,626 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise coolant level low

advise nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2015 28,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise coolant level low

advise nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,937 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2014 23,936 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,528 miles

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

front mounting burst

suspect front pads are low

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 6,108 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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SO57 LVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO57 LVY, 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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SO57 LVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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