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BF08 BXH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BXH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,988 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 73,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section flexie pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section flexie pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,338 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 56,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering rack end.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,575 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,186 miles

O/S/F Tyre Side Wall Cracking But Not Showing Ply or Cords

Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,487 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 BXH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BXH, 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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BF08 BXH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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