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KA57 NPE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 NPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,810 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,810 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,455 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,584 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,222 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2019 48,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,755 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,755 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inner and outer sidewalls, (run on flat) 155/65x13

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wiper blades worn

o/s front brake binding

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,962 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,962 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,463 miles

rear tyres side walls spliting

slight play both rear and offside front hubs

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,375 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play felt in offside front wheel when on floor

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 33,375 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play felt in offside front wheel when on floor

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,577 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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