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BF58 VGC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,714 mi
Last recorded40,714 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VGC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,714 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of outer road sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 31,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of outer road sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,684 miles

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

secondary retaining device/catch seized

Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,335 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 27,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 25,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 24,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged hub ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 24,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 23,001 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,468 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 20,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 18,126 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 18,126 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,580 miles

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

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 VGC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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