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BV08 YEG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,613 mi
Last recorded58,613 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,396 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 56,457 miles

Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,894 miles

exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 52,894 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,023 miles

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

Nearside Lower body sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

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

exhaust flex section slightly deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,345 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,208 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 45,208 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,763 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear wheels stiff to turn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,805 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 26,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brakes are binding

Offside Rear number plate light

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,207 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated, nearside rear tyre has runflat damage on inner wall

Slight bind offside rear

Fail 25 Oct 2014 22,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres deteriorated, nearside rear tyre has runflat damage on inner wall

Slight bind offside rear

Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,862 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 7,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 7,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,634 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 YEG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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