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RA57 BZG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,356 mi
Last recorded25,356 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 25,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge and age perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 25,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge and age perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 23,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shows perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 20,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 20,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 17,925 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 17,924 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 15,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 13,195 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 10,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 9,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 7,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 6,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 5,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 3,201 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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RA57 BZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA57 BZG, 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 RA57 BZG registered?

RA57 BZG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RA57 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 BZG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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