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KA57 MWU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 MWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 75,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bolt loose and washer missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front inner rack end loose in to track rod end

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,224 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,942 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 50,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,525 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch peddle sticking in down position

Fail 15 Dec 2010 32,257 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch peddle sticking in down position

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 MWU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

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

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