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BP57 EXM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 EXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,848 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,848 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 68,832 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,727 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,711 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,980 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,665 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brakes have some restricted movement.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,701 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,701 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2012 33,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,966 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)

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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BP57 EXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP57 EXM, 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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BP57 EXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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