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PN58 PHJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 PHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,289 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 81,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,155 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn to hi . (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in under sealant .

Fail 17 Jan 2025 70,155 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn to hi . (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in under sealant .

Offside Front brake house insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2024 58,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody wear

Fail 26 Jan 2024 58,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody wear

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,211 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 58,211 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,059 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,741 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 48,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,444 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air filter housing brackets broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,732 miles

both front tyres are perishing on sidewalls

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 18,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,879 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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PN58 PHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 PN58 PHJ, 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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PN58 PHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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