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BN58 KBJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,912 mi
Last recorded61,912 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 KBJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs scored

N/S/R tyre perished and worn on edges

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,912 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre perished and worn on edges

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Front brake discs scored

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 58,978 miles

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

aux belt perished

Fail 30 Dec 2024 58,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak possible manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

aux belt perished

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 55,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,415 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

N/S/F tyre on legal limit and worn on edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 52,415 miles

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

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

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

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

N/S/F tyre on legal limit and worn on edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,455 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit, O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 49,455 miles

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

N/S/F tyre on legal limit, O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,645 miles

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Dec 2020 46,645 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,907 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit and worn on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,907 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on legal limit and worn on edge

Pass 27 Dec 2018 38,732 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,989 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 23,521 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 10,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 8,817 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 3,412 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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BN58 KBJ 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN58 KBJ, 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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BN58 KBJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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