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KE08 BXJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,473 mi
Last recorded99,473 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 BXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,473 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,143 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,099 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 23 Jan 2016 45,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR gasket (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,731 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR gasket (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 39,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,671 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,458 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,458 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 BXJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXJ, 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 KE08 BXJ registered?

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

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