MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
centre exhaust bracket broken
corrosion to exhaust system
front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
flexible exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVANCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
flexible exhaust section deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary drive belt age cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary drive belt age cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored , lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
boot full
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front wipers split unable to test due to washers inop
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear nearside/offside tyres very bad age cracking advice change
handbrake excess travel req's adjustment
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear tyres age cracked
dampness around power steering rack
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear tyres age cracked
dampness around power steering rack
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 LUP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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