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VK58 LSE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 LSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 107,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body general corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2023 101,977 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 1.5L Oil topped up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel has dent

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel has dent

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch worn/slipping

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,219 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch worn/slipping

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,180 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,181 miles

Both rear tyre treads at 3mm.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VK58 LSE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK58 LSE, 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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VK58 LSE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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