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BV08 LTU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,501 mi
Last recorded68,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 68,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 68,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 65,449 miles

Slight wear/play in rear shock absorber bushings

Fail 14 May 2018 65,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure Both upper nuts only halfway on (2.7.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,642 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

imbalance on brakes

Pass 16 May 2016 46,017 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken system still has support

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,226 miles

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

nsr tyre also cracking within tread

osr tyre on 3mm and cracking on sidewalls and wearing inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 41,225 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nsr tyre also cracking within tread

osr tyre on 3mm and cracking on sidewalls and wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,391 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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BV08 LTU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LTU, 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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BV08 LTU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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