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HW58 CGV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 CGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 42,686 miles

Both headlamp lens' deteriorated

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 3 Sep 2026 42,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lens' deteriorated

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash cluster

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

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 41,693 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 41,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 41,091 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,461 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 38,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,226 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 35,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,603 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 21,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,951 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 12,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 10,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,315 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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HW58 CGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW58 CGV, 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 HW58 CGV registered?

HW58 CGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is HW58 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 CGV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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