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RA57 BZK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BZK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 97,987 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,565 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 67,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,616 miles

flexi exhaust blowing

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

slight movement nearside rear shocker bush

Fail 9 Jul 2016 66,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

flexi exhaust blowing

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

slight movement nearside rear shocker bush

Fail 17 Mar 2015 57,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front exhaust detiorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust detiorated

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,153 miles

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper worn

offside wiper worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper worn

offside wiper worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BZK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BZK, 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 BZK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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