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BJ08 VCW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,315 mi
Last recorded54,315 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VCW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,315 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 36,502 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 36,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 36,287 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,901 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 34,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,445 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 33,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,808 miles

Several small stonechips to windscreen

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 24,077 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm on edges

offside rear tyre 2mm on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,641 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 VCW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 VCW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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