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SG58 DBZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,842 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 55,833 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,693 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,407 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All front and Back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 53,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested passenger rear side jam (1.2.1 (g))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All front and Back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,299 miles

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

FUEL TANK STAP CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,232 miles

accident damage to rear boot floor

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 48,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,871 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR AXLE, O/S, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,838 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR AXLE, O/S, FRONT MOUNTING BUSH TO BODY DETERIORATED.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated, front exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,045 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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SG58 DBZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG58 DBZ, 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 SG58 DBZ registered?

SG58 DBZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is SG58 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 DBZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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