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BJ08 VCV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,626 mi
Last recorded33,626 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 33,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 33,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,457 miles

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,224 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 19,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 12,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 12,904 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 10,554 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 8,019 miles

handbrake could be better

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers could be better

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,019 miles

handbrake could be better

wipers could be better

Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,892 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 5,801 miles

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

slight inbalance of rear brakes

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 VCV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

BJ08 VCV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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