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KE08 FCV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 FCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 128,450 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower engine mount has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2025 128,448 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower engine mount has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,149 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,714 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 92,709 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,275 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust bracket at front needs welding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,779 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount is corroded but the system is still secure

offside rear tyre is deteriorated and has a small nail near the edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,920 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 FCV 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 58.3%.

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

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