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GJ08 LKO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 48,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,646 miles

damage to o/s front wheel rim

eml on

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2018 44,539 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to o/s front wheel rim

eml on

front brake pads unevenly worn

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and tread on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre perished and tread depth 2mm

eml on

front brake pads unevenly worn

Pass 12 May 2016 37,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,140 miles

Exhaust front metal hanger detached.

Nearside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen effectively when used in conjuction with the washers.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind noted in nearside rear brake.

Pass 8 May 2014 29,072 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's lipped/worn

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 24,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,803 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 LKO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ08 LKO, 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 GJ08 LKO registered?

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

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