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BG58 PVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 PVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,068 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both top shock mounts

Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both top shock mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,179 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,375 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, plus age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,940 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 22 Dec 2017 53,630 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)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,736 miles

clutch worn

Fail 16 Dec 2016 49,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

clutch worn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,798 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,798 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,456 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,701 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 20,596 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 20,596 miles

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

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

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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BG58 PVY 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 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 BG58 PVY, 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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BG58 PVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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