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BV58 UTA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,490 mi
Last recorded36,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 UTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 36,490 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,026 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 29,491 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,076 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,540 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 25,540 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

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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BV58 UTA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV58 UTA, 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 BV58 UTA registered?

BV58 UTA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is BV58 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 UTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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