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BJ08 XDD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,729 mi
Last recorded22,729 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XDD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,729 miles

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 22,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,722 miles

Offside Front Slight play at strut's top mounting, off load.

Clutch pedal has slight side to side play.

Engine oil half inch above max level.

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 1 Apr 2022 21,653 miles

Power steering inoperative Power steering notchy when turn lock to lock. (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Clutch pedal has slight side to side play.

Engine oil half inch above max level.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2 mm and slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Slight play at strut's top mounting, off load.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,020 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 21,020 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 20,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 16,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 16,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2011 8,025 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 XDD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

BJ08 XDD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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