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KE08 ECJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,299 mi
Last recorded40,299 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 ECJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,299 miles

Advise condition of auxiliary drive belts

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door handle defected but still opens

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 40,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

Advise condition of auxiliary drive belts

Advise condition of headlamp lenses

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door handle defected but still opens

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise aux drive belt condition

advise aux drive belt condition

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,936 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All $ Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,601 miles

Minor deterioration to exhaust flexible coupling

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,918 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,918 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,980 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Aug 2017 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,109 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 32,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 9 Aug 2014 31,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,233 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 30,134 miles

nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jul 2013 30,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,954 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 ECJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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