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LP08 KMG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,513 mi
Last recorded70,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KMG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,513 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,178 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,137 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,383 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/r13 73t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake grabbing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,239 miles

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

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

offside rear brake grabbing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,239 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank breather pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 29,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,924 miles

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 23,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 KMG 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 72.2%.

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 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 LP08 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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