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LM57 YKV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,505 mi
Last recorded57,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,505 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jan 2016 57,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

car dangerous to drive as it is

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,965 miles

Exhaust system corroded!

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,537 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 44,536 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,716 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,215 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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LM57 YKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM57 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 YKV registered?

LM57 YKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is LM57 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 YKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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