MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Front (2.5.B.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface Scored (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear Registration Plate (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both Front (2.5.B.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface Scored (3.5.1i)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear Registration Plate (6.3.1d)
front brake pads worn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front brake pads worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
both front road wheels damaged and some distortion
both front tyres worn on edges 155 65r13
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 VHP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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