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LP08 KNR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KNR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,807 miles

door handle broken but still open

front flexi pipe slight blowing

fuel filter corroded

play in wheel bearing

upper shocking mounting worn

Fail 29 Oct 2020 78,365 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside number plate light in op

door handle broken but still open

front flexi pipe slight blowing

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel high

play in wheel bearing

upper shocking mounting worn

Pass 21 May 2019 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handle poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front brake slight imbalance

rear axle bushes poor condition

Fail 21 May 2019 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handle poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

front brake slight imbalance

rear axle bushes poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,971 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 19 Mar 2018 56,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,695 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,431 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 47,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 39,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,748 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre cracked and deep cut

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 KNR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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