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SG08 BKA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 41,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 32,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 26,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 25,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 25,454 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 22,594 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2018 22,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,485 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 14,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,190 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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SG08 BKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG08 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG08 BKA registered?

SG08 BKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SG08 BKA safe to buy?

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