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NB08 BNJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 BNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,661 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting stems corroded

Exhaust front flexi pipe braid deteriorated

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear mounting stem broken but system remains adequately supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of the tread ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 111,661 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting stems corroded

Exhaust front flexi pipe braid deteriorated

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear mounting stem broken but system remains adequately supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of the tread ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 108,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 102,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 102,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,865 miles

Exhaust middle section corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,958 miles

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

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)

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,644 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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NB08 BNJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NB08 BNJ, 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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NB08 BNJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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