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MF08 KXY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 KXY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,606 miles

advise nearside front cv boot slightly cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,255 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 62,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,775 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,775 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,261 miles

child seat fitted obscuring adult belt inspection

play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 38,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted obscuring adult belt inspection

play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,784 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,779 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,547 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,690 miles

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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MF08 KXY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF08 KXY, 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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MF08 KXY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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