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BK08 UPR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,943 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear arch covered not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,943 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear arch covered not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside arch covered in tape

Nearside centre sill damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 67,789 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside arch covered in tape

Nearside centre sill damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on arch.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,831 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on arch.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,312 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,092 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,785 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 49,079 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,843 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,561 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 UPR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK08 UPR, 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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BK08 UPR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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