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LM08 VKX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,594 mi
Last recorded43,594 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VKX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,594 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Apr 2016 40,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,814 miles

fuel smell under car but no fault found

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 25,383 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 25,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 23,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 23,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 17,562 miles

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 13 May 2011 17,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight travel on handbrake

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 VKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

LM08 VKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LM08 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 VKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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