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BK08 XDC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 XDC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,645 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 62,252 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,513 miles

Central Front exhaust front flex slight damage ,slight leak. mounting damaged

Nearside Front relucor ring corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,274 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,871 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 41,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,311 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 XDC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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