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BJ08 LHK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,918 mi
Last recorded86,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,643 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,251 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 LHK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHK, 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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What year was BJ08 LHK registered?

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

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