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BV08 LSO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LSO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,094 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,774 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,142 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door lock sticking

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2014 40,142 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door lock sticking

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,195 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,926 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

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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BV08 LSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV08 LSO, 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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What year was BV08 LSO registered?

BV08 LSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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