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BJ08 VHO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VHO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 80,847 miles

Offside Front abs ring broken

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 May 2023 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front abs ring broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2022 73,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 73,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 64,370 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 64,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,248 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,975 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,036 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,454 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,203 miles

washers working but frozen

o/s front door sticks but dose open and shut securely

Fail 29 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,129 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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