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BW57 KYO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 KYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,520 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,395 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,395 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 58,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,299 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 47,299 miles

rear brake binding BOTH rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 33,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,373 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,738 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 24,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,609 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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BW57 KYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW57 KYO, 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 BW57 KYO registered?

BW57 KYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is BW57 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 KYO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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