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PJ58 CMF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 CMF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 54,390 miles

Front wipers do not self park

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 54,388 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine TEMPORARY REPAIR CARRIED OUT TO ENABLE FULL TEST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers do not self park

Fuel filter corroded, risk of major fuel leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 50,833 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 42,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,319 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 37,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,640 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 30,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,634 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 15,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 8,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 4,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 4,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 4,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 3,643 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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PJ58 CMF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ58 CMF, 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 PJ58 CMF registered?

PJ58 CMF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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