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BK58 FYV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,319 mi
Last recorded35,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 FYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 35,319 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 35,319 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 33,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,268 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly tarnished

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,409 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 25,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,324 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 23,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS signal ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 18,216 miles

Front tyres wearing on both inside/outside edges

Rear axle mount bushes slightly debonded

Rear rear tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,495 miles

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

Offside Front ABS ring broken

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,732 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 13,732 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 25 Sep 2013 12,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,347 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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BK58 FYV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 BK58 FYV, 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 BK58 FYV registered?

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

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