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GU58 NBJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 NBJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 79,416 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 79,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 65,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,974 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 6 Sep 2022 59,974 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,713 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 55,713 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,869 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE LEAKING

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,281 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,354 miles

n/s rear tyre getting out of shape

o/s rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s rear tyre getting out of shape

o/s rear tyre has slight perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,687 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 28 Aug 2015 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW .......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,283 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,282 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,856 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 14,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,682 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 NBJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GU58 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

GU58 NBJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is GU58 NBJ safe to buy?

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