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KA57 NKM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,317 mi
Last recorded64,317 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 NKM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 64,317 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,318 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 48,318 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,945 miles

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

Front ABS reluctor rings deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 42,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 170/100 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front ABS reluctor rings deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front tyre tread edges, little worn

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front tyre tread edges, little worn

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Outer ball joint dust cover, lightly perishing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,509 miles

Exhaust hangers, flanges and flexi deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Penultimate exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,348 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS fluid below minimum

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,521 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 30,821 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osr wheel slightly binding

Fail 4 Dec 2013 24,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge's

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,308 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge's

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,578 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 NKM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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