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BF58 SCX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,206 mi
Last recorded80,206 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 SCX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,206 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,121 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 66,161 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,649 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing - possibly due to screen wash being very low (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 63,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ran out during test (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing - possibly due to screen wash being very low (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,105 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on the edge of tread - non repairable ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has screw in outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,186 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,035 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

rear wiper blade split badly

Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,035 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

rear wiper blade split badly

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 SCX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 SCX, 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 SCX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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