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BK58 FYP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 80,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect / poss due to ex blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi section deteriorated / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beams inop block terminal contacts burnt (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both main beams inop / block terminal contacts burnt (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/r wheel bearing rough / very noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake slightly low in braking effort

advise slight noise developing on o/s/r wheel bearing / advise to replace

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,389 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear box hanger missing exhaust is supported

nsr tyre low on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2019 64,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 45,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,980 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

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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BK58 FYP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK58 FYP, 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 BK58 FYP registered?

BK58 FYP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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