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AP08 LHF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,905 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sump badly corroded, leaking oil

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,932 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel filter badly corroded

Sump corroded [leaking]

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,931 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel filter badly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump corroded [leaking]

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 70,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,317 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 51,908 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 51,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,288 miles

front bracket on exhaust broken

Fail 17 May 2012 41,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bracket on exhaust broken

Pass 25 May 2011 31,004 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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AP08 LHF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP08 LHF, 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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AP08 LHF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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