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LL57 BHW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 BHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 78,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 70,498 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,662 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Ring damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 60,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,060 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread depth

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,705 miles

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 22 Jan 2019 51,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Jan 2018 48,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,887 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 14 Jan 2014 37,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,080 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)

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 BHW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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