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SL08 KKT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 KKT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

sump leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2019 469,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO RERAR (FRONT SECT) (1.1.11 (c))

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

SUMP LEAKING

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO RERAR (FRONT SECT) (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BONNET CATCH SEIZED

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

SUMP LEAKING

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,327 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak (sump /cyl head

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear sect) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear sect) (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak (sump /cyl head

rear brakes slightly bindig

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,749 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,772 miles

flexi exhaust

sump corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both brakets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

flexi exhaust

sump corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 37,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front windscreen scratched

fuel filtrer corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 28,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 28,647 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 22,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 14,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,839 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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SL08 KKT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL08 KKT, 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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SL08 KKT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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