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BD57 ZJK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,763 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc backing plates corroded, brake pipes corroded - front to rear & general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2024 81,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc backing plates corroded, brake pipes corroded - front to rear & general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,470 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification seated incorrectly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 54,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,678 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,744 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,334 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 28,731 miles

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 21,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD57 ZJK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 BD57 ZJK, 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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BD57 ZJK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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