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LM08 VKB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,173 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,526 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,526 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,082 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,078 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,211 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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LM08 VKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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