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KE08 BWY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 BWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front /nearside rear offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

axle rear slight corrsion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 36,361 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front /nearside rear offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

axle rear slight corrsion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust and supports shows signs of corrsion

rear axle slighty corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 29,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump/oil filter corroded and misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 28,778 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge BOLD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump/oil filter corroded and misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall + worn on outer edge

n/s/f wiper slight smear

n/s/r tyre perished + very low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 25,020 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,031 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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KE08 BWY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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