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BF08 CUX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 CUX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 61,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,821 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,806 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubbers comps perished/ age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,388 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 55,388 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 48,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,781 miles

exhaust outer flexi loose

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust outer flexi loose

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,507 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 12,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 12,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 CUX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CUX, 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 CUX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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