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BV08 LTX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,633 mi
Last recorded79,633 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LTX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - mains front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 67,891 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Service brake pedal - Long travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - mains front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,193 miles

Offside Front ABS ring corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - Main, front to rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,193 miles

Offside Front ABS ring corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - Main, front to rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cleaned up and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cleaned up and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

clutch heavily worn and slipping

Fail 11 Nov 2021 50,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

clutch heavily worn and slipping

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,727 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 35,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,392 miles

advise slight blow /leaking gasses on front exhaust flex

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,955 miles

advise exhaust front mtg weld broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 18,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,690 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES AND SUSPECT CLOSE TO HAVING PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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)

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,690 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES AND SUSPECT CLOSE TO HAVING PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED,ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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)

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,780 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on there inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LTX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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