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DL08 KVO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 KVO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking By filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,560 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,805 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached baljoint very lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,329 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,063 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,055 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside main and dipped beams working but very dim. (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Zero reading (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

One bulb not working in reg.-plate lamp

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2014 62,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 62,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DL08 KVO 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 63.2%.

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 DL08 KVO, 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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DL08 KVO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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