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BV58 UTN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 UTN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 47,796 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 47,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 46,825 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle surface rust

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 15 Oct 2022 46,825 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle surface rust

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2021 44,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

brake pedal slightly spongy

inspected in wet weather

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 2 Oct 2021 44,651 miles

parking brake slight reserve travel

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

brake pedal slightly spongy

inspected in wet weather

Pass 7 Nov 2020 40,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,723 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has some side to side movement but not affecting its operation

Rear Axle has surface rust

Various front suspension and steering components have surface rust,

Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has some side to side movement but not affecting its operation

Rear Axle has surface rust

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Various front suspension and steering components have surface rust,

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension showing corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2018 34,435 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhuast mount crodded and exhuast

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,060 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes at rear corroded

Front exhaust metal mounting missing

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 28,060 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust metal mounting missing

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes at rear corroded

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,031 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust metal mounting on exhaust missing

nearside front tyre cracking badly 155 65r13

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2015 26,031 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust metal mounting on exhaust missing

nearside front tyre cracking badly 155 65r13

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,398 miles

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 15,126 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

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 UTN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV58 UTN, 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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BV58 UTN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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