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BK08 UPV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,064 mi
Last recorded61,064 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,837 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 59,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,973 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,815 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both top strut top mountings have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 44,932 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,531 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,531 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,642 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,986 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,128 miles

front exhaust mount broken but still adequately suported

Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,128 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mount broken but still adequately suported

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,657 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,806 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UPV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

BK08 UPV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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