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BJ08 LHH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,756 mi
Last recorded40,756 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LHH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,756 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 40,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s + o/s front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s + o/s rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s + o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 31,933 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 28,896 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeairng

Offside Rear brake slight binding

both rear tyres, cracking in tread

Fail 12 May 2015 26,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slight binding

wheel covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 26,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slight binding

wheel covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2014 23,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,752 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 12,422 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 LHH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ08 LHH, 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 BJ08 LHH registered?

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

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