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LM08 VKR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,887 mi
Last recorded96,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VKR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,205 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 93,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust system flexi pipe section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,060 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2019 77,554 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexi corroded / worn

Front Exhaust mount corroded / broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 2 May 2019 77,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flexi corroded / worn

Front Exhaust mount corroded / broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 May 2018 70,335 miles

front brake pads look low

front exhaust mount broken off

front wipers smear

lower ball joint boots perished

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear tyres worn on edges

rear wiper split

track rod end boots perished

Pass 3 May 2017 64,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 64,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,125 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,143 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,817 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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 VKR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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