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SL08 KKG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,071 mi
Last recorded48,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 KKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,071 miles

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel including spring holder cup both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 48,065 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side shock casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel including spring holder cup both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/body panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch /body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 45,835 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 44,541 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump washer ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,283 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,675 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

exhaust front flexi and front hanger deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,498 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,395 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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SL08 KKG 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 72.7%.

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 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 SL08 KKG, 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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SL08 KKG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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