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KE08 CXG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 CXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 58,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,211 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 58,210 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Pin Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Section Of Rubber Fuel Hose Along Under Floor Chafed Slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2024 57,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Pin Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Section Of Rubber Fuel Hose Along Under Floor Chafed Slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,341 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHUAST (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR BUSHES SPLITING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush INTERNAL BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR BUSHES SPLITING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush INTERNAL BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension areas corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,661 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER CORRODED ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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 PERISHING/SPLITING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,598 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED /BROKE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH PERISHING SPLIT AT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 BUSH PERISHING/SPLITING AT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER CORRODED/FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,924 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken off pipe (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,212 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 44,212 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,999 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,444 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,444 miles

Nearside Front 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 CXG 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 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 CXG, 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 CXG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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