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BK58 FYU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,523 mi
Last recorded52,523 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,523 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 52,517 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 46,109 miles

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

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

front headlights deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2021 46,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front headlights deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,214 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,214 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,586 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broke (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 32,402 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes feel soft (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front windscreen wipers deteriorated / split

offside and nearside rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,753 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 25,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,546 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 16,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 16,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,513 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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BK58 FYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK58 FYU, 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 BK58 FYU registered?

BK58 FYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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