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GF58 UPP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 UPP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,673 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,326 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP SPLIT

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHUAST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH /LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP SPLIT

Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHUAST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSH /LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY FROM EXHUAST (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 68,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight movement when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Feb 2019 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight movement when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,893 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,729 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,713 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,505 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 33,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,586 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 26,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GF58 UPP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF58 UPP, 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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GF58 UPP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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