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KA57 ULG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,427 mi
Last recorded118,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ULG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,427 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened ball joint locking bolt extra lock nut fitted ?? (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 118,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2017 104,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,977 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,664 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 51,621 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,199 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 28,197 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ULG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

KA57 ULG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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