2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · GY58 BFU
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 29,592 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY58 BFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 29,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY58 BFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (GY58 BFU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GY58 BFU Mileage History
- 08/10/202427,163 mi
- 08/10/202427,164 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202528,486 mi+1,322 mi
- 07/10/202629,589 mi+1,103 mi
- 07/10/202629,592 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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