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LL57 BDZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 BDZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,969 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r axle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre has age cracks.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,331 miles

Advise handbrake reqs attention

Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,331 miles

Advise handbrake reqs attention

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plate lamps dim

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,366 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately surported

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,551 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,960 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 35,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,383 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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LL57 BDZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL57 BDZ, 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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LL57 BDZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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