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BJ58 HLO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,557 mi
Last recorded43,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 HLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 43,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a broken flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,595 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 35,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 27,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 27,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,231 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES PERISHED ALONG TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,955 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SLIGHTLY PERISHED ALONG TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 15,955 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SLIGHTLY PERISHED ALONG TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 15,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,677 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 12,677 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light tyre wall cracking to rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 10,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,018 miles

battery flat

cuts in nsf sidewall but not exposed ply or cords

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,098 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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BJ58 HLO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

BJ58 HLO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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