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BL57 ZSD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,376 mi
Last recorded39,376 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZSD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,376 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 39,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 36,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel slight movement

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,657 miles

1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 30,657 miles

1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 28,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 28,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,182 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

H.T lead insulation worn through on number 1 cylinder.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 18,342 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges and cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking badly due to age.

Play in steering wheel.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 18,342 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges and cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking badly due to age.

Play in steering wheel.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 15,898 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 15,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,788 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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BL57 ZSD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL57 ZSD, 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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BL57 ZSD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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