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MA58 VNB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 VNB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 35,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 27,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 20,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 17,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 14,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 13,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,790 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 12,788 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding badly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,871 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has cuts in tread 155/65/13t

Fail 3 Nov 2014 11,869 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has cuts in tread 155/65/13t

Pass 30 Oct 2013 10,507 miles

nearside front wing and headlamp damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 10,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front wing and headlamp damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,937 miles

nearside front wing and headlamp damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011

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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MA58 VNB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA58 VNB, 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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MA58 VNB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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