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LP08 KPL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,677 mi
Last recorded66,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 KPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,677 miles

both headlight aim on limit

Fail 19 Jan 2024 66,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on edges- 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 64,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 63,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 58,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,325 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,003 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,771 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 KPL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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