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LM08 OTK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OTK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,278 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,584 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,070 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,877 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked, but still gives view to the rear

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 46,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn on edges [155/65 13]

rear brakes binding

wipers split

Pass 15 May 2013 41,189 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet safety catch sticky

both rear brakes binding but not considered to be excessive

exhaust front mounting broken

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 11 May 2012 35,441 miles

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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and shoulders badly worn

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Fail 11 May 2012 35,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and shoulders badly worn

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 10 May 2011 31,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LM08 OTK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM08 OTK, 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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LM08 OTK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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