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EO58 BZM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 BZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,816 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake high

misfire on tick over

rust patches

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

misfire on tick over

rust patches

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,232 miles

EML on!!

handbrake high

rust patches

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,231 miles

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

EML on!!

handbrake high

rust patches

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,891 miles

EML on!!

oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on!!

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mount bracket broken / exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,869 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 3 Sep 2011 24,581 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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EO58 BZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EO58 BZM, 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 EO58 BZM registered?

EO58 BZM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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