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YR58 BCU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,864 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 59,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Has Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 58,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,310 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 57,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,083 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,027 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,027 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,964 miles

nails in both rear tyres + cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,323 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 24,323 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,168 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside tyre pressure low

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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YR58 BCU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 YR58 BCU, 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 YR58 BCU registered?

YR58 BCU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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