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BF08 BYU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 63,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,543 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 58,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn On axle has a separated bonding the manual states "You should only reject rubber or synthetic bushes when you can see serious deterioration of the bonding or flexible material." (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn On axle has a separated bonding the manual states "You should only reject rubber or synthetic bushes when you can see serious deterioration of the bonding or flexible material." (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Rear brake application just good enough.

sligh knock from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,515 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 29,168 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mount bush cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres are perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

multi drive belt cracking

Fail 29 May 2018 29,167 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres are perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

multi drive belt cracking

Pass 30 May 2017 26,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 26,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres signs of perishing

rear brakes sound dry

Pass 21 May 2016 23,340 miles

All tyres stating to perish/split

Item removed from drivers view before test

Fail 21 May 2016 23,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres stating to perish/split

Item removed from drivers view before test

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,794 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 BYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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