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KA57 UJW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 UJW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake lamp cricks

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody various places

Pass 10 May 2022 92,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody various places

Fail 4 May 2022 92,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody various places

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to the underside

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,593 miles

exhaust hitting spare wheel well

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing split pin missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust hitting spare wheel well

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,228 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 59,228 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,284 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,867 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 52,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,592 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,592 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken, system secure.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s/r

Fail 7 Jan 2013 46,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UJW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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