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BJ08 VDK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,284 mi
Last recorded25,284 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VDK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front a.b.s ring cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and surface cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear surface cracks on outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,704 miles

rear tyres starting to perish crack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,628 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 VDK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 VDK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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