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LP08 KOW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KOW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 89,377 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 82,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim slightly blurred

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 81,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes around tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 76,408 miles

Both beam images slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service foot brake has long travel advise a brake inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 42,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,782 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,743 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 21,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,969 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,969 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,762 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 KOW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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