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BT08 PSO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 PSO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,565 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on outer edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 62,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Frontmost union. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped(1 of 2). (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on outer edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,112 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 56,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 48,734 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 43,754 miles

Both rear tyre has slight cracking through tread

Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 35,960 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 35,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,380 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 29,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 21,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 16,752 miles

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

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)

clutch pedal low.

rear wiper blade split.

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 PSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 PSO, 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 PSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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