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BF08 BXW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,614 mi
Last recorded64,614 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 64,604 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when lights are on. (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door opens intermittently

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 22 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door opens intermittently

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 22 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 60,966 miles

Offside Front cross member damaged

Offside Front wheel been pushed back

o/s sill damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2020 60,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front cross member damaged

Offside Front wheel been pushed back

o/s sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,075 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 57,998 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. two front tyres are a different tyre size (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,287 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 33,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,805 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 BXW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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