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SE57 JVK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,649 mi
Last recorded24,649 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 24,649 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 19,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 18,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 18,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 18,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 17,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 23 Nov 2018 16,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Fail 22 Nov 2018 16,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring is broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,192 miles

Central Front an exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 24 Nov 2017 15,192 miles

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

Central Front an exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still adequately supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2016 13,736 miles

Central Front front pipe bracket brocken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/6513 73t (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,249 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 12,249 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 8,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 5,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 5,250 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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SE57 JVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE57 JVK, 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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SE57 JVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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