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BJ58 EWF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,417 mi
Last recorded32,417 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 32,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 30,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 29,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 29,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 24,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 20,592 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 14,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 10,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 7,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 4,375 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWF, 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 BJ58 EWF registered?

BJ58 EWF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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