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BJ08 KKY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,911 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 98,076 miles

Rear axle has signs of surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,074 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle has signs of surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,334 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 97,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 94,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 94,196 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 78,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail; in o/s/f tyre

rear exhaust hanger broken but still spported

Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,362 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,683 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated, esp' at front flexy area. Plus metal strap holding exhaust in place at rear.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,677 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated, esp' at front flexy area. Plus metal strap holding exhaust in place at rear.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,585 miles

Bonnet cable/latch slightly stiff and can stick.

Rear exhaust silencer held in place with steel wire.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,585 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet cable/latch slightly stiff and can stick.

Engine oil level low and oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer held in place with steel wire.

Slight brake bind at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,348 miles

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KKY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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