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EK58 LJF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 35,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 35,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 34,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,274 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 32,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Weathering cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 18,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,848 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 12,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,974 miles

n/s wiper blade splitt

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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EK58 LJF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EK58 LJF, 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 EK58 LJF registered?

EK58 LJF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is EK58 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 LJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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