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LM08 VKG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,343 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,821 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,949 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,794 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 37,794 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,064 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 VKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM08 VKG, 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 LM08 VKG registered?

LM08 VKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LM08 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 VKG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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