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KA57 NKG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 NKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 75,362 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,326 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 57,326 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leads very loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front,goes to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front ,goes to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Nov 2017 57,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,442 miles

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,585 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 7 Jan 2011 35,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,243 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 NKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NKG, 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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KA57 NKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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