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BJ08 VDA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,829 mi
Last recorded79,829 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VDA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,829 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 79,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,720 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,572 miles

Exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% out (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,646 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,653 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 13,331 miles

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

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,331 miles

Rear wiper worn.

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 VDA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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