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LO08 CKG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 CKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,774 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm/roll bar bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has damage to side wall but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor wont stay in closed position but not in drivers view of road

Fail 9 Oct 2019 79,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm/roll bar bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has damage to side wall but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor wont stay in closed position but not in drivers view of road

Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,736 miles

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,473 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,515 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,649 miles

Offside Front windscreen etched in wiper sweep area

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,998 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,998 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,339 miles

exhaust front pipe rusty & hanger rusted off

Pass 20 May 2013 58,215 miles

Front screen has slight marking within a zone.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel rim has slight lateral damage to inner bead.

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

Fail 20 May 2013 58,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front screen has slight marking within a zone.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel rim has slight lateral damage to inner bead.

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,976 miles

nearside rear stop lamp /position lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 34,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 May 2011 34,520 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LO08 CKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LO08 CKG, 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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LO08 CKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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