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BF58 VGT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VGT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 65,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,029 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,291 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear brakes uneven [rbt]

slight bind on rear wheels

splits in nsf/osf ball joint gaiters

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,120 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

nail in osr tyre

rear brakes uneven [rbt]

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,503 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

nail in osr tyre

rear brakes slightly uneven

tread low on nsf tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,503 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

nail in osr tyre

rear brakes slightly uneven

tread low on nsf tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,605 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge/distorting/nail in tread, osr tyre slight cracking

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 VGT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF58 VGT registered?

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

Is BF58 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 VGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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