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KA57 UVL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,178 mi
Last recorded46,178 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 UVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,178 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,298 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak at sump corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak at sump corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,946 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and fractured.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,946 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged.

Front exhaust bracket corroded and fractured.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,814 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm.

Nearside rear tyre cracking badly to outer side wall and 2.5mm.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and a cut to outer side wall.

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,726 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,726 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,739 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 30,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 UVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

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

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