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BP08 TSU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 TSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 73,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,448 miles

Front front exhaust support broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,392 miles

Front exhaust support broken/corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,386 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy/play (2.6.1)

Front exhaust support broken/corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,883 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 50,876 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,841 miles

front exhaust corroded.

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,076 miles

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)

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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BP08 TSU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP08 TSU, 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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BP08 TSU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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