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LO08 PKZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,200 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,141 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber splitting ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 86,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber splitting ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 78,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre ad normal wear inside tread shoulder

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,435 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre ad normal wear inside tread shoulder

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,152 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,285 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear wheel binding slightly

high travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,189 miles

exhauset flexi damaged

o/s.r wheel slight bind

Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,183 miles

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

exhauset flexi damaged

o/s.r wheel slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,763 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 3,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,381 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 PKZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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