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BJ58 EWK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,682 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 48,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,819 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,187 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 43,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 38,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,720 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,787 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,534 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,159 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 12,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

small nick in nearside front outer tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small nick in nearside front outer tyre side wall

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 EWK 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 84.2%.

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

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