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BL08 JNF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JNF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 76,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 75,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases E.G.R valve (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,137 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 38,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiperblades split slightly but still clears windscreen effectively

rear brakes squeeking (drum brakes)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,756 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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BL08 JNF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL08 JNF, 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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BL08 JNF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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