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KE08 CWF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

61,067 mi
Last recorded61,067 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 CWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,067 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 61,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,059 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 61,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 61,057 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 61,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 61,035 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (o/s border line) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 60,410 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,537 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,305 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,465 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

wiper blades smeary

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,465 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

wiper blades smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,503 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,591 miles

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2014 42,897 miles

Battery is slightly loose.

Battery negative terminal clamp is slightly loose.

Both front tyres treads are worn on both edges.

Both rear brakes are slightly binding and are borderline passes.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn on both edges.

Offside rear service brake is slower to increase in performance than nearside rear,difference is 27% which is a borderline pass.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 May 2013 37,888 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 May 2012 34,267 miles

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,267 miles

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,175 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlamp reduced output

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 CWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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