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KA57 UMB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 UMB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pair (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 77,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Outter sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pair (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,820 miles

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

Rear fuel filter damp

Fail 24 Jul 2023 69,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear fuel filter damp

Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 68,940 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,634 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 68,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 155/65/13 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box hangar missing but secured with cable tie

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,766 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's rusty on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,679 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight travel on handbrake

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 UMB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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