CHEVROLET MATIZ BG08EFL has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 CHEVROLET MATIZ has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 36,855 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 10:40.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

BG08EFL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 202736,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Driver's Door Catch Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH MARCH 202636,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Driver's Door Catch Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 202627,535 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202418TH MARCH 202522,009 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Suspension Components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202314TH MARCH 202419,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nsr Position Lamp Lens Cracked, Not Affecting
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Imbalance To Parking Brake Effort, Nsr Low
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Nsr Service Brake Reducing Effort Under Steady Pressure (1.2.1 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Osr Service Brake Reducing Effort Under Steady Pressure (1.2.1 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Large Imbalance To Service Brake Effort, Nsr Low At Lock Up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emissions Co Elevated
FAILED13TH MARCH 202319,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nsr Position Lamp Lens Cracked, Not Affecting
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nsr Tyre Internal Rattle, Advise Investigation
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Osr Tyre Internal Rattle, Advise Investigation
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Imbalance To Parking Brake Effort, Nsr Low
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Nsr Service Brake Reducing Effort Under Steady Pressure (1.2.1 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Osr Service Brake Reducing Effort Under Steady Pressure (1.2.1 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Large Imbalance To Service Brake Effort, Nsr Low At Lock Up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emissions Co Elevated
PASSED8TH MARCH 202214TH MARCH 202318,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Imbalance To Service Brake Effort, Nsr Low In Normal Working Range (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lag To Operation Of Nsr Parking Brake
FAILED8TH MARCH 202218,658 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Imbalance To Service Brake Effort, Nsr Low In Normal Working Range (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lag To Operation Of Nsr Parking Brake
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202114TH MARCH 202217,608 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Imbalance To Service Brake Effort, Nsr Low At Lock Up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Slight Lag To Operation Of Nsr Parking Brake
PASSED9TH MARCH 202014TH MARCH 202117,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Slight Slack On Initial Application
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nsr Parking Brake Slight Lag In Operation
FAILED9TH MARCH 202017,100 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Slight Slack On Initial Application
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nsr Parking Brake Slight Lag In Operation
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201914TH MARCH 202015,504 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Nsf Wheel Bearing Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Osf Wheel Bearing Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Brakes Squealing On Handbrake And Service Brake Tests, Low Efficiency Noted On Testing Parking Brake. Advise Investigation And Possible Service.
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201915,504 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Nsf Wheel Bearing Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Osf Wheel Bearing Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Rear Brakes Squealing On Handbrake And Service Brake Tests, Low Efficiency Noted On Testing Parking Brake. Advise Investigation And Possible Service.
PASSED8TH MARCH 201814TH MARCH 201914,040 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201714TH MARCH 201812,845 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 201712,845 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201615TH APRIL 201711,769 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201515TH APRIL 201610,529 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201510,525 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201415TH APRIL 20159,197 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Binding N/s/r Brakes
PASSED18TH MARCH 201315TH APRIL 20147,962 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201215TH APRIL 20136,404 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 201115TH APRIL 20125,039 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BG08EFL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

BG08EFL MOT Comments

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BG08EFL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 36,855 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,048 miles

BG08EFL FAQs

This Chevrolet Matiz with registration BG08EFL was manufactured on Tuesday 15th April 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 36,855 miles, so this Chevrolet has travelled an average of 2,048 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Chevrolet Matiz beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BG08EFL has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Chevrolet Matiz has had 71 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 12 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Chevrolet Matiz is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does BG08EFL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BG08EFL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BG08EFL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BG08EFL does have Tax. Read more

When does BG08EFL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BG08EFL will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BG08EFL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BG08EFL will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did BG08EFL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BG08EFL was on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 10:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BG08EFL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BG08EFL we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BG08EFL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BG08EFL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BG08EFL?

BG08EFL is registered as a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz. Read more

How many miles has BG08EFL done?

The odometer reading for BG08EFL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 36,855 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,048 miles per year. Read more

How old is BG08EFL?

The vehicle BG08EFL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th April 2008. Read more

What colour is BG08EFL?

The official colour of BG08EFL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BG08EFL have?

BG08EFL has a 1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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