MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak from sump
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake grinding when pedal depressed. (shoes )
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R brake slightly binding.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 EFM 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 73.7%.
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 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 BG08 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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