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KE08 CVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 CVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inbetween the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,892 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front tyre WORN on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front anti-roll bar, end bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2022 73,892 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre WORN on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front anti-roll bar, end bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,556 miles

some damage to offside rear lamp unit

Fail 30 Sep 2021 68,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

some damage to offside rear lamp unit

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,607 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 63,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 61,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,353 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded. middle section hanger broken.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,353 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working intermittant fault possible brake light switch issue. (1.2.1b)

Advise exhaust system corroded. middle section hanger broken.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,612 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 33,612 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,501 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 CVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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