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BF08 MZE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system detteriating in various places.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system detteriating in various places.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,971 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 62,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,414 miles

Rear silencer joint deteriorated

front exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 39,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 39,008 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,965 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & cracking on inner & outer edges & in tread area.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,354 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,852 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

front tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,468 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 15,468 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,703 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 MZE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 MZE registered?

BF08 MZE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is BF08 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 MZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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