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KE08 FCN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 FCN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 58,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle showings slight signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2022 56,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle showings slight signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2021 54,666 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 May 2021 54,629 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 May 2020 53,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 53,119 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,876 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,034 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear top shock absorber bush worn

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush worn

Fail 9 Aug 2018 49,034 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear top shock absorber bush worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,013 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,646 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 FCN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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