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VN58 CNU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,199 mi
Last recorded89,199 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 CNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 89,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Body has slight corrosion.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,372 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,266 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion rear axle

exhaust down pipe rubber mounting missing

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

staining on steering rack

tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,078 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion rear section offside front to rear brake pipe to hose

slight weeping offside steering rack

tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,078 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion rear section offside front to rear brake pipe to hose

slight weeping offside steering rack

tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear axle bush deteriorating

staining on steering rack

wear nearside front top mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,721 miles

offside rear axle bush deteriorating

staining on steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2017 76,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear axle bush deteriorating

staining on steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,503 miles

offside rear axle bush deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,496 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,418 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,725 miles

offside rear tyre low on edges

rear seat bases missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance improved and passed after brake bleed but still an imbalance on front brakes

front exhaust pipe bracket broken off exhaust due to corrosion

front tyre sizes different to rears

Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust pipe bracket broken off exhaust due to corrosion

front tyre sizes different to rears

Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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VN58 CNU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN58 CNU, 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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VN58 CNU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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