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KE08 BXC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 BXC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath suspension and chassis

Fail 5 Feb 2024 64,894 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play at both front wheels

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath suspension and chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2023 62,239 miles

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,236 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,693 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 58,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,346 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,345 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 51,836 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 51,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is slightly cut on inner sidewall

offside front tyre is cut on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is slightly cut on inner sidewall

offside front tyre is cut on inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear brake is slightly sticky

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,155 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,340 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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KE08 BXC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 KE08 BXC, 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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KE08 BXC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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