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GJ08 LKE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,474 mi
Last recorded72,474 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,808 miles

Exhaust front pipe mount missing but pipe still supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,362 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,623 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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GJ08 LKE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ08 LKE, 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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GJ08 LKE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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