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BG08 HRE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,352 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,347 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,196 miles

chip in windscreen

ns and os front top mounts slight play

slight leak on front exhaust flexi

Fail 16 Nov 2020 52,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nsf abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

ns and os front top mounts slight play

slight leak on front exhaust flexi

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,293 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 44,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 22,456 miles

Offside Front seatbelt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 21,540 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,962 miles

exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,953 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,028 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)

screw and nail in n/s & o/s rear tyres tread face.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,729 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 HRE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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