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BW57 SOJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,068 mi
Last recorded53,068 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SOJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,068 miles

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

exhaust detteriating in places

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,130 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, but no play or roughness found.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 40,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, but no play or roughness found.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 35,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 29,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 24,790 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,961 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges.

offside front tyre beginning to crack on the inner side wall. A new tyre is advised.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,842 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 SOJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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