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BJ58 EVK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,543 mi
Last recorded78,543 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 73,983 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,984 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,027 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,916 miles

Nearside 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)

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2012 27,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 20,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,056 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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BJ58 EVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ58 EVK, 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 BJ58 EVK registered?

BJ58 EVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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