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BG58 RXL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,610 mi
Last recorded27,610 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 RXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 27,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 23,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 18,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f shock top mounts have slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2022 15,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 11,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 10,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 9,296 miles

ALL TYRE ARE OLD

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 16 Oct 2018 9,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ALL TYRE ARE OLD

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 10 Nov 2017 7,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 6,551 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 4,996 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked outer wall

both rear indicators slightly white

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Nov 2014 2,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 2,052 miles

rear brakes binding

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Nov 2012 1,671 miles

ns wiper blade split

os wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 1,350 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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BG58 RXL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG58 RXL, 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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What year was BG58 RXL registered?

BG58 RXL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is BG58 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 RXL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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