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HV58 ZSG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,207 mi
Last recorded129,207 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 ZSG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corrosion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,680 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,227 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 31 May 2019 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 20 Mar 2018 112,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,057 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 104,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,813 miles

brake pedal feels a little spongy

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,740 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery moving slightly

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

exhaust front hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

nearside wiper splitting at ends and both wipers smearing

offside front inner wheel arch cover half missing

offside rear tyre cracking & starting to go out of shape inner edge

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

windscreen marked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage & inner sidewall split

Fail 3 Jan 2015 86,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery moving slightly

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

exhaust front hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

heat sheild above exhaust back box insecue & rattling

nearside wiper splitting at ends and both wipers smearing

offside front inner wheel arch cover half missing

offside rear tyre cracking & starting to go out of shape inner edge

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

windscreen marked

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage & inner sidewall split

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,993 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroded and blow from exhaust

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,993 miles

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

chip in windscreen

damage to front bumper

exhaust corroded and blow from exhaust

offside and nearside front tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting corroded

front windscreen has light surface scratching

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting corroded

front windscreen has light surface scratching

Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,105 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 29,105 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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HV58 ZSG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV58 ZSG, 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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HV58 ZSG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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