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BJ08 VDO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,254 mi
Last recorded42,254 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VDO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 31,777 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 28,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 28,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 26,488 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 26,488 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 252,723 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2021 25,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2020 24,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 23,035 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 23,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 21,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 21,134 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 17,857 miles

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,857 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,369 miles

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)

front exhaust slighlty deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,113 miles

nearside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer side wall

offside and nearside front tyres feathering on outer edges

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,238 miles

2 nails in near side front tyre.

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

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