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BF08 BXS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,910 miles

Front Exhaust flexi hose damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2026 37,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust flexi hose damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,429 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 35,429 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,480 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 31,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 31,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,450 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 28,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged tone wheel split and insecure (1.6 (e))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,204 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 28,204 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not yellow and non-reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,638 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 25,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,142 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorating slightly/no exhaust leaks

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on centre tread pattern

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on centre tread pattern

Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,837 miles

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on centre tread pattern

Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 14,936 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,022 miles

exhaust flexi hose slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,095 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 4,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,658 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 BXS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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