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KE08 FUB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 FUB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 62,149 miles

car under side repaired and under sealed

hand brake is high

Fail 10 Oct 2025 62,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired within 30cm on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on inner wheel arch within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake is high

Fail 23 Sep 2025 62,118 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,714 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,466 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 40,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,844 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,479 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,610 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,610 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,082 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 28,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,899 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 FUB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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