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KA57 MWJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 MWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 98,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate n/s front abs ring broken on drive shaft (1.6 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,041 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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 Oct 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,659 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 43,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,634 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded.

Small cut in the tread on the left hand rear tyre.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,634 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded.

Small cut in the tread on the left hand rear tyre.

Fail 31 Dec 2010 32,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel cap damaged

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 MWJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KA57 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

KA57 MWJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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