CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV08 LTO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,026 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,707 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,238 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,449 miles

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

slight corrosion at sump

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,449 miles

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

unable to check wheel fixing due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 80,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

unable to check wheel fixing due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,464 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,303 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,006 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 55,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,593 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,148 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,518 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 21,070 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV08 LTO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV08 LTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV08 LTO?

You can check the full history of BV08 LTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV08 LTO registered?

BV08 LTO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BV08 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 LTO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV08 LTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV08 LTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.