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KV08 NLN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 NLN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 45,009 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 33,391 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 31,045 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 31,043 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 28,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,158 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,990 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 25,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several inc o/s/r by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play suggest adjust/replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 23,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several inc o/s/r by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play suggest adjust/replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,835 miles

clutch pedal sticks

front exhaust flexible corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 21,834 miles

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

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

clutch pedal sticks

front exhaust flexible corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,325 miles

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

all wipers poor

front exhaust flexible pipe corroded

movement at handbrake lever

offside tyres bad cracks poor suggest replacement

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded start corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre very poor cracking older than car built week 16/2005

Offside Rear poor older than car built week 25/2004

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise , brake bind previously unable to check

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also near side rack gaiter damp

o/s/f wiper blade poor ,rear blade required

Fail 4 Jul 2016 17,431 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding no brake effort footbrake other than binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded start corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise

Offside Front tyre very poor cracking older than car built week 16/2005

Offside Rear poor older than car built week 25/2004

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also near side rack gaiter damp

o/s/f wiper blade poor ,rear blade required

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,064 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch suspect

rear tyres cracks

Fail 30 Jun 2014 12,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch suspect

rear tyres cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

req's rear wiper blade

slight brake bind n/s/r

tyres age cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 6,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2011 4,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight kerbing damage n/s/f sidewall

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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KV08 NLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV08 NLN, 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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KV08 NLN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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