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RA57 BZH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,835 mi
Last recorded45,835 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BZH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside front ABS reluctor ring has a crack

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight fluid leak from steering rack at pinion

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,694 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

bottom suspension arms corroded both front

light misting of powersteering fluid round powersteering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2019 38,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

bottom suspension arms corroded both front

light misting of powersteering fluid round powersteering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre wearing close to the limit

Fail 29 Dec 2017 32,973 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre wearing close to the limit

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,532 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE HAS SPLIT ENDS...

Fail 20 Jan 2016 25,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE HAS SPLIT ENDS...

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,642 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,642 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 20,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,936 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,829 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 BZH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA57 BZH, 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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RA57 BZH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is RA57 BZH safe to buy?

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