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BD57 ZKB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 54,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 40,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 40,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 39,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,045 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 35,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 14,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,712 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 11,712 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2011 3,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 1,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 1,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ZKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZKB, 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 BD57 ZKB registered?

BD57 ZKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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