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MF58 SLZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,098 mi
Last recorded83,098 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 SLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 81,997 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,008 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 78,008 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 76,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 75,238 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 75,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,533 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 72,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and hanger broke off (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre bracket loose and slight (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,996 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 25,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,189 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 SLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF58 SLZ, 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 MF58 SLZ registered?

MF58 SLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is MF58 SLZ safe to buy?

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