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BG08 HRR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HRR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,221 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 123,101 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,524 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

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

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,502 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Handbrake has little or no reserve travel

NSF tyre perished

OSR brake pipe corroded

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

Slight play in the OS NS rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2021 109,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Handbrake has little or no reserve travel

NSF tyre perished

OSR brake pipe corroded

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

Slight play in the OS NS rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,115 miles

Brake and clutch anti slip rubbers worn

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,902 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,788 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is damaged

exhaust front pipe bracket is broken

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,819 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexi pipe is damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,493 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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 6 Apr 2012 23,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,143 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 HRR 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 68.4%.

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 HRR, 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 HRR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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