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KA57 USU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 USU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 95,243 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar bushes perished

front exhaust rubber mount missing

fuel filter corroded

n/s front head lamp aim slightly high

o/s front indicator bulb slightly discoulered

slight play on both front suspension top mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,167 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,761 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2011 31,796 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 USU 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 75%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

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

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