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BK08 YVA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,952 mi
Last recorded34,952 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YVA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,952 miles

ignition light showing faintly

Pass 28 May 2019 34,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65T13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65T13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,703 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald on inner, worn on outer

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald on inner

rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald on inner, worn on outer

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm, bald on inner

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,031 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,840 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system not inscure

Pass 1 May 2013 17,014 miles

osr light unit damaged but not affecting lights

osr wheel binding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,842 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 11,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 May 2011 11,161 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

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 YVA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

BK08 YVA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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