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LO08 PKU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,693 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s front target ring broken (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,683 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,415 miles

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

cut in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cut in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pads getting low

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 PKU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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