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RF58 KTJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,261 mi
Last recorded51,261 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 KTJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,528 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 45,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ESCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE + MISSFIRE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,043 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 43,043 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT, PINK/OVERHEATED >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA AND CABLE IN VIEW OF DRIVER ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 40,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA AND CABLE IN VIEW OF DRIVER ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front top mounts have some play at the upper attachments

Fail 9 Dec 2020 38,746 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front top mounts have some play at the upper attachments

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,486 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 37,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount worn

Nearside Front Wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2018 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount worn

Nearside Front Wheel inner rim damaged

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,692 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 31,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,399 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2014 20,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,253 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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RF58 KTJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF58 KTJ, 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 RF58 KTJ registered?

RF58 KTJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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