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KE08 BWJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

53,384 mi
Last recorded53,384 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 BWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,384 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 53,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 52,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from insides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 51,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 51,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is very rusty esp front mounting

f/n/s tyre perished & found low on pressure 20lb inflated

f/o/s tyre is badly perished

hand brake requires adjusting

headlamps have deteorated

Fail 17 Oct 2019 50,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is very rusty esp front mounting

f/n/s tyre perished & found low on pressure 20lb inflated

f/o/s tyre is badly perished

hand brake requires adjusting

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,040 miles

exhaust is very rusty

front tyres are perished

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,069 miles

exhaust is very rusty

front tyres are perished

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,073 miles

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is perished and splitting in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s abs sensor ring is damaged

f/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is perished and splitting in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,401 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,136 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,095 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KE08 BWJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KE08 BWJ, 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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KE08 BWJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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