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PK57 XSP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 XSP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 77,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covered by underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,123 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,123 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,163 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,029 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 63,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit and bald on outer edge 155/65 r13 73h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 51,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded frnt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 47,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 43,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 40,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 40,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 37,431 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 37,431 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 33,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 33,778 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2012 28,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,934 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,024 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PK57 XSP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK57 XSP, 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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PK57 XSP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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