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MF57 KRU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 KRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 51,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm minimum, severely worn inner ede (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s boot floor surface corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,695 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,900 miles

battary loose

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

battary loose

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,978 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres getting low on the inner edges

Nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2014 33,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlights adjusted

Nearside and offside front tyres getting low on the inner edges

Nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,416 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,397 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 5,397 miles

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

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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MF57 KRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF57 KRU, 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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MF57 KRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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