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LL57 BGV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 BGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,956 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery loose

o/s/r tyre perished, deep cut in tread area

Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery loose

o/s/r tyre perished, deep cut in tread area

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,130 miles

front exhaust mounting missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,795 miles

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

handbrake travel high

rear wheels binding

Fail 12 Jan 2013 32,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel high

rear wheels binding

Pass 14 Jan 2012 30,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes noisey

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 BGV 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 80%.

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 BGV, 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 LL57 BGV registered?

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

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