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KW08 EFS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,790 mi
Last recorded45,790 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 EFS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,643 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 37,639 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,675 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,620 miles

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

light misting of oil around steering rack gaiter's

rear shock absorbers upper bush's worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,569 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 32,569 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel grabbing on rotation

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,706 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,806 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 16,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

osf tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,116 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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KW08 EFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW08 EFS, 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 KW08 EFS registered?

KW08 EFS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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