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LP08 KNF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KNF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,979 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,452 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,009 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

oil sump pan corroded and stating to leak

Fail 12 Sep 2020 33,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on drive shaft broken (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake

oil sump pan corroded and stating to leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,151 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,150 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,939 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 7,603 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 KNF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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