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KA57 NKN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,902 mi
Last recorded39,902 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 NKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 39,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 38,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 31,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 24,742 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens has a small hole in

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 24,742 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens has a small hole in

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 23,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 22,413 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 22,413 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 21,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,274 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 18,983 miles

Nearside Rear light unit split and a hole in it.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 17,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,944 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 15,756 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 15,756 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 14,398 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,168 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 13,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 11,743 miles

n/s/r brake very slight brake bind

Pass 30 Dec 2010 10,696 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 NKN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

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

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