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BJ08 LUR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,596 mi
Last recorded38,596 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LUR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 38,596 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,179 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,156 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 26,149 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 25,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,774 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 LUR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

BJ08 LUR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 LUR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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