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KA57 UVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,954 mi
Last recorded79,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 UVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,954 miles

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

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

both front wishbone arms corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 79,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,872 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside o.s mirror loose

battery loose

sump corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 78,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o.s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside o.s mirror loose

battery loose

sump corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 77,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,597 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,190 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and tracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,897 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,897 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alternator belt in poor condition

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel due to nearside rear brake performance (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,372 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,145 miles

cut to tread of osr tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 25,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,889 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 UVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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