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CA57 CJE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 CJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 77,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 66,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 48,000 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,222 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 46,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,750 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,458 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,996 miles

exhaust system corroded front flex joint and 1 mount corroded and is not attached, system apears to be supported

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,467 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 15,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,624 miles

both front wiper blades split

slight side play in hand brake lever

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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CA57 CJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA57 CJE, 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 CA57 CJE registered?

CA57 CJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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