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BK08 UPY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2020 88,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2020 88,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,002 miles

Chip on the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Chip on the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,766 miles

Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust box secured with wire

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

o/s/f abs ring corroded and started to crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

o/s/f abs ring corroded and started to crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2013 37,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,590 miles

o/s wiper smears slightly

rear wiper split

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s wiper smears slightly

rear wiper split

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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