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BF58 EDU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,186 mi
Last recorded123,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 123,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 123,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,320 miles

All corroded areas undersealed

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 121,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sills. N/S+O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,226 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 115,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 111,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,412 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 107,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 96,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,857 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,957 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,537 miles

eml light on

front flexi hose banjo connectors damp although not leaking while foot brake applied with force

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,906 miles

EGR valve gasket has slight leak of exhaust gas

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,797 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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BF58 EDU 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 73.7%.

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 BF58 EDU, 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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BF58 EDU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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