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SL08 KKW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,177 mi
Last recorded42,177 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 KKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,177 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 42,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,166 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracking on walls

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 34,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 May 2015 34,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2014 32,293 miles

both rear tyes starting to distort

Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to distort

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2013 30,457 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 25,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,621 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 KKW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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