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KN58 EAW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 EAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,360 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose but not going to fall

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Fail 31 Mar 2026 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose but not going to fall

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,016 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow and hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens pitted and poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge and on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside track control arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front track control arm to antiroll bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre belt clip inop

Fail 15 Mar 2024 53,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front track control arm to antiroll bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre belt clip inop

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,610 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,986 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 48,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,598 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 46,597 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,403 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes in lower suspension arms perishing/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,531 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached antiroll bar lock device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2018 40,168 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,574 miles

front and rear number plates discolouring

offside front to rear brake starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly binding and rear brake balance

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,128 miles

both number plates starting to discolour

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,179 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,876 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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KN58 EAW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN58 EAW, 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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KN58 EAW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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