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HG58 EVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,560 mi
Last recorded58,560 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 EVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 46,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 46,069 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber pad worn

check for long parking brake travel

check rear service brake for imbalance

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2020 45,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front seat belt twisted

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber pad worn

check for long parking brake travel

check rear service brake for imbalance

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Due to fluctuations on near side front brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,476 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Off side front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 38,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Off side front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,278 miles

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,279 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,279 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 20,122 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 20,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 16,483 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,458 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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HG58 EVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HG58 EVW, 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 HG58 EVW registered?

HG58 EVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is HG58 EVW safe to buy?

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