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MJ58 BYL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,477 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,657 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 25,656 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 21,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,512 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osr tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 16,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osr tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,947 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished and cracks on tread

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 13,099 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished and cracks on tread

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2017 13,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished and cracks on tread

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2016 11,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 9,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 9,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 605,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/s/r tyre cuts on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 6,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,166 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2011 4,153 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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MJ58 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ58 BYL, 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 MJ58 BYL registered?

MJ58 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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