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BK08 UPL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,843 mi
Last recorded20,843 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 20,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 18,935 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 17,280 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 15,591 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING OR IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 14,053 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Feb 2021 12,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 11,946 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Jan 2019 9,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 7,597 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 7,597 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 7,592 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 7,404 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Fail 16 May 2016 7,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 May 2015 6,773 miles

front tyres have slightly started to perish/crack

Pass 28 May 2014 9,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,271 miles

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 3,465 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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BK08 UPL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK08 UPL, 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 BK08 UPL registered?

BK08 UPL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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