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BL08 JOU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 24,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 24,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 24,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 23,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 22,154 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake discs corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 22,141 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim not tested front both headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp severely reduced light ( milky / foggy ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake discs corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,850 miles

Front front headlamp light is reduce ( foggy/milky )

Fail 15 Jun 2020 21,850 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front front headlamp light is reduce ( foggy/milky )

Rear handbrake handle high travel

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,148 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 19,148 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,940 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,939 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 JOU 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 80%.

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

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