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BF58 EEM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,377 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 58,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 45,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,492 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 42,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,882 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,166 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished

rear tyres are smaller than the front but fitted as axle pair

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished

rear tyres are smaller than the front but fitted as axle pair

Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,382 miles

all four tyres perished and split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 21,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,854 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,558 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to carry out full inspection of adult seatbelt due to child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

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 EEM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF58 EEM, 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 EEM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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