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LP08 KLV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,797 mi
Last recorded58,797 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,040 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2024 55,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr sill corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,349 miles

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

nsr tyre feathered outer edge to 2mm marker

osf tyre feathered inner edge

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 50,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill is rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

nsr tyre feathered outer edge to 2mm marker

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,113 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 45,113 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush osr and nsr top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,774 miles

corrosion to rear axle beam

fuel filter corroding

os front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,774 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear axle beam

fuel filter corroding

os front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres are cracked in tread pattern and nsr is near to limit and has a nail in it

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,522 miles

fuel filter corroded

noise from nsf brake

Fail 29 Jul 2020 35,522 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side osr and nsr (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from nsf brake

fuel filter corroded

osf and nsf tyres feathered inner edges near to cord exposure

slight corrosion to osr brake pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,375 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,052 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort rear cylinder seized , free off and adjust (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 20,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,076 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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LP08 KLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LP08 KLV, 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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LP08 KLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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