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LO08 PKJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 61,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 57,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,891 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,283 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

o/s/f wing and door damaged. but still able to open door

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s bodywork damage

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking on outer walls and on tread

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 49,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 49,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,600 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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LO08 PKJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO08 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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