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BJ58 EVH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,386 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,409 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

ns and os front lower arm and anti roll bar bushes deteriroating

nsf cv boot deteriorating and nsf lower ball joint boot deteriroating

Fail 20 Oct 2021 64,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsr (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

ns and os front lower arm and anti roll bar bushes deteriroating

nsf cv boot deteriorating and nsf lower ball joint boot deteriroating

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,712 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust flexi

Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 61,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,809 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,271 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Fail 26 Oct 2011 16,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed

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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BJ58 EVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ58 EVH, 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 BJ58 EVH registered?

BJ58 EVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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