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AO08 KXU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,452 mi
Last recorded58,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 57,951 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 56,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 56,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside wiper blade slightly spilt

rear exhaust shield loose and rattling

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 51,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 50,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 48,433 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,327 miles

exhaust braket corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,220 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL lamp illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre outer wall kerb damage

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,490 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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AO08 KXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO08 KXU, 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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AO08 KXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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