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KN58 EBJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,326 mi
Last recorded46,326 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 EBJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 46,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,515 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 45,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,759 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 33,758 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,704 miles

Condition of o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,703 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Condition of o/s/r tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,035 miles

Condition of o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,034 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Condition of o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,170 miles

both wiper blades slightly smeary

nsr and ns handbrakes slightly slow to increase

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,186 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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KN58 EBJ 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 75%.

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 EBJ, 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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What year was KN58 EBJ registered?

KN58 EBJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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