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CF57 BZU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,277 mi
Last recorded52,277 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 BZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,277 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 52,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,596 miles

Front lower suspension arms are corroding.

N/s rear wheel arch is corroding.

Rear sub-frame mountings are starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,596 miles

Front lower suspension arms are corroding.

N/s rear wheel arch is corroding.

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

Rear sub-frame mountings are starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 19 May 2017 39,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,197 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Pass 14 May 2015 38,672 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit & perishing.

Oil and fuel filters are corroding.

Rear subframe mounting rubbers are deteriorating.

Sump is starting to corrode.

Fail 14 May 2015 38,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit & perishing.

Oil and fuel filters are corroding.

Rear subframe mounting rubbers are deteriorating.

Sump is starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,201 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing in the tread.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,197 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing in the tread.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,594 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding but not siezed.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,726 miles

o/s mirror loose

Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s mirror loose

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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CF57 BZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF57 BZU, 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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CF57 BZU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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