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GU58 BKZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,709 mi
Last recorded36,709 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 BKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 36,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front rims out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion bushes slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi mesh split

Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front washer jet has a poor spray pattern

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section split

Fail 27 Aug 2025 36,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front washer jet has a poor spray pattern

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section split

Pass 15 Aug 2024 35,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside footbrake/parking drum brake readings weaker than nearside readings

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section torn

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,777 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner tread,replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery/altenator charge light remains on

rear suspension beam axle bushes slightly split

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,570 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi section torn

Fail 9 Aug 2022 33,566 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid backplate damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring split (1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam axle bushes split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring teeth corodded (1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside weak effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi section torn

Pass 4 Aug 2021 31,887 miles

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

both front ABS ring teeth corodded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape/flatspotted

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

rear suspension beam axle bushes slightly split

Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear beam axle pivot bushes staring to separate/split

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition/split

fuel fumes from around rear of car/petrol tank(no visual leaks at time of test)

Fail 10 Aug 2020 30,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear beam axle pivot bushes staring to separate/split

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition/split

fuel fumes from around rear of car/petrol tank(no visual leaks at time of test)

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,727 miles

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

both rear beam axle pivot bushes slightly split

front flexi section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,478 miles

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

both rear suspension beam axle pivot bushes slightly split

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,341 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor oily

both rear suspension beam axle pivot bushes slightly split

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush split/debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush split/debonding (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders

nearside steering rack gaitor oily

rear brake sqeal

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,821 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust system deterioating but not leaking

rear footbrake readings indicate slight imbalance

Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,331 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust section slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,715 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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GU58 BKZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU58 BKZ, 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 GU58 BKZ registered?

GU58 BKZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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