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VU58 TZA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 TZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 67,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,767 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 66,767 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,300 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 62,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 57,266 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket adfrit (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 56,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,355 miles

NOISE FROM AUXILLARY / TIMING COVER AREA

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,220 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 41,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,784 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,296 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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VU58 TZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU58 TZA, 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 VU58 TZA registered?

VU58 TZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 TZA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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