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KA57 CZG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 CZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 51,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,236 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 29,947 miles

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 Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 27,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

some insecurity of battery.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

some insecurity of battery.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn to limit.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,752 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)

nearside front washer jet part blocked.

nearside rear tyre part worn.

rear brakes grabbing.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 18,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front washer jet part blocked.

nearside rear tyre part worn.

rear brakes grabbing.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 13,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some grabbing of rear foot brake.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 8,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,769 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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KA57 CZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KA57 CZG, 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 KA57 CZG registered?

KA57 CZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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