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FM57 VKK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VKK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,734 miles

sump leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2021 70,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sump leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,400 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 66,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,369 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 60,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 43,977 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2015 39,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 39,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 28,914 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 22,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FM57 VKK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 FM57 VKK, 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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FM57 VKK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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