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MF58 CLZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 CLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 70,526 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 70,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,526 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 61,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 48,403 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,835 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,834 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe split leaking fluid (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,078 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight mist of oil

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 32,078 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight mist of oil

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,097 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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MF58 CLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MF58 CLZ, 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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MF58 CLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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