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BL08 JOH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,670 mi
Last recorded58,670 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JOH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 55,244 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed as well (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords 1556513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 39,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 35,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres tread seperation cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,862 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,825 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 JOH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 JOH, 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 BL08 JOH registered?

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

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