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BF08 BWY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,697 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,929 miles

both front wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,484 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,483 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,068 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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BF08 BWY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 BWY, 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 BF08 BWY registered?

BF08 BWY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BF08 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 BWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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