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BG08 HRP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HRP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 75,143 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,709 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 54,567 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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 May 2017 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY

Pass 4 May 2016 44,863 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear boot (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 44,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear boot (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 36,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,981 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,379 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 HRP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRP, 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 BG08 HRP registered?

BG08 HRP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 May 2008.

Is BG08 HRP safe to buy?

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