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BL08 JOV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JOV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Nearside and Offside front tyres 1.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subfraime and rear axel corroded ( sump corroded ) + suspension componets corroded ( rear exhaust corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 103,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,838 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,731 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,613 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,101 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 JOV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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