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RK08 JFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,383 mi
Last recorded50,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,656 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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RK08 JFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RK08 JFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 JFG registered?

RK08 JFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RK08 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 JFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK08 JFG have outstanding finance?

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