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BG08 EFF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 99,771 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rusting to underneath

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 96,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rusting to underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,585 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 90,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge Badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,904 miles

Front Inner discs cororded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil sump corosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,213 miles

one bracket rear silencer adrift

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

one bracket rear silencer adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front exhaust brackets broken (corroded) but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front exhaust brackets broken (corroded) but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,976 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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BG08 EFF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 EFF, 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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BG08 EFF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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