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SG08 BLJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,582 mi
Last recorded41,582 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 41,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 34,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 33,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 30,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 30,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,830 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,609 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 28,609 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,176 miles

Child Seat Fitted To O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Support Bracket Under Steering Rack Corroded & Broken But System Not Insecure

Fuel Filter Corroded

O/S/F Tyre Worn At Inner Edge (155/65/13)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 26,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child Seat Fitted To O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Support Bracket Under Steering Rack Corroded & Broken But System Not Insecure

Fuel Filter Corroded

O/S/F Tyre Worn At Inner Edge (155/65/13)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,840 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 19,782 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,704 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 14,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BLJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG08 BLJ, 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 SG08 BLJ registered?

SG08 BLJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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