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BW57 SNJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,449 mi
Last recorded55,449 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,449 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 55,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 30,850 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 15,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 15,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 10,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 7,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 2,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,289 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 SNJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BW57 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

BW57 SNJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is BW57 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 SNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW57 SNJ have outstanding finance?

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