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BJ08 DFA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,401 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,731 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,003 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,211 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,892 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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BJ08 DFA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ08 DFA, 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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BJ08 DFA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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