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BJ08 VDX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VDX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,496 miles

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,076 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,105 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

small split in offside wiper blade

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,624 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,591 miles

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

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

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 VDX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

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

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