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VK58 UKX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,097 mi
Last recorded74,097 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 UKX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 74,097 miles

park brake high

Fail 12 Nov 2024 73,956 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

park brake high

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,062 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,670 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs pick up ring broken (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 54,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,880 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking sidewalls

rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,477 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,004 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 39,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,756 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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VK58 UKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK58 UKX, 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 VK58 UKX registered?

VK58 UKX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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