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BG08 EFH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EFH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 121,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 118,744 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 115,437 miles

inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear seat belt been cought starting to fray

both front to rear pipes corroding at rear

both rear subframe front mounts starting to split out

gear box oil leak

nail o/s/rear tyre

suggest tracking check

Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear seat belt been cought starting to fray

both front to rear pipes corroding at rear

both rear subframe front mounts starting to split out

gear box oil leak

nail o/s/rear tyre

suggest tracking check

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,802 miles

'Other' localised brake pipes corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer, rear bracket corroded/broken

Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

'Other' localised brake pipes corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer, rear bracket corroded/broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,750 miles

Some edge/s wear to front tyres esp. offside

Some front brakes imbalance

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken; recommend repair

Some edge/s wear to front tyres esp. offside

Some front brakes imbalance

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,613 miles

Slight binding- offside front brake

Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,613 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

(nearside rear wheel bearing to be checked at re-test; due to binding brake)

(offside headlight aim to be checked at re-test)

Slight binding- offside front brake

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,953 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,790 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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BG08 EFH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG08 EFH, 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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BG08 EFH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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