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BJ08 VDN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VDN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 40,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EXHAUST FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS 1.6MM IN SOME PLACES

Offside Front TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,062 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE BADLY WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front TYRE POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION AND CRACKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE DOWN TO 1.6MM IN PLACE

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Mar 2019 35,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements CRACKED AND DISCOLOURED (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 31,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 27,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,603 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still supported by center mount

Fail 14 Mar 2016 23,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still supported by center mount

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 19,627 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,928 miles

Slight drag on nearside rear brake-when wheel rotated by hand-compared with offside

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,628 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 VDN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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