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AO08 KXX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KXX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 80,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,505 miles

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

rear axle front bushes perished

Fail 11 Mar 2025 68,471 miles

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

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

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

rear axle front bushes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 58,945 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 51,415 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft gator perished

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 42,399 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,598 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,742 miles

Front brakes slightly binding on

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,041 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,794 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,355 miles

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,612 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 15 Mar 2012 17,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,405 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 KXX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KXX, 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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What year was AO08 KXX registered?

AO08 KXX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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