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LP08 KMJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,781 mi
Last recorded53,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,456 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,507 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyrre.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracked.

slight bind on nearside front brake.

slight damage to front radiator.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

2x nails in nearside rear tyrre.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracked.

slight bind on nearside front brake.

slight damage to front radiator.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 32,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,836 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear + centre seatbelts not checked- childseat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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 KMJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KMJ, 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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What year was LP08 KMJ registered?

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

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