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BF58 VGA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,342 mi
Last recorded61,342 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VGA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,410 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 28,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 24,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 24,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 21,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 19,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 16,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 14,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 14,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 3,346 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 1,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,510 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 VGA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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