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BL08 JNN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,014 mi
Last recorded38,014 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JNN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,014 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 37,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 34,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 31,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate missing (1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,798 miles

Front flexy exhaust deterated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front flexy exhaust deterated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,924 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 26,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,823 miles

eml front brake discs scored exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,673 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,726 miles

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,223 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,933 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 13,926 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,968 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 JNN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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