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BT08 OKB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 54,260 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,749 miles

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

both front head lamps sun bleached

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,520 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,190 miles

Central metal exhaust bracket broken off welds

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear intermittent knock on rear … advise investigation

Fail 13 Sep 2019 50,189 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central metal exhaust bracket broken off welds

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear intermittent knock on rear … advise investigation

brake pedal travel seems slightly long and soft … strongly advise investigation

handbrake travel slightly long … advise adjustment required.... advise full check of braking systems

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 33,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,404 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,519 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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BT08 OKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT08 OKB, 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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BT08 OKB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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