MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 KXL 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 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 SM08 KXL, 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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SM08 KXL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2008.
Is SM08 KXL safe to buy?
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