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RX08 KVG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,870 mi
Last recorded66,870 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,870 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,554 miles

offside front Brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,657 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,165 miles

both front tyres tread wearing low on outer edges

slight play nearside front hub

Fail 25 Sep 2014 50,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres tread wearing low on outer edges

exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,196 miles

tread on n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 37,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RX08 KVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX08 KVG, 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 RX08 KVG registered?

RX08 KVG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RX08 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 KVG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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