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BK08 UPX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,524 mi
Last recorded53,524 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 50,419 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,147 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed reluctor ring is corroded and broken (1.6 (e))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/gearbox stabilizer (rear) big bush is deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting is corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc is corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged toothed reluctor ring is corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (axle) bushes are worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,323 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount is corroded (recommend repair) (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated (recommend replace)

Fail 15 Mar 2022 41,572 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount is corroded (recommend repair) (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated (recommend replace)

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both sides front abs reluctor rings are corroded. (1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount is corroded. Front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,644 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,642 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (1.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 32,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,063 miles

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,063 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

power steering intermittently noise

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,064 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated no leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,492 miles

front exhaust flexy deterioated/corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust flexy deterioated/corroded.

offside front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,394 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 UPX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

BK08 UPX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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