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CA57 XFO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 48,989 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 48,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Edges Worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front that go into lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 36,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 35,333 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 34,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,404 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,304 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front flex y on exhaust damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3 m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front flex y on exhaust damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3 m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,930 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 9,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,624 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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CA57 XFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA57 XFO, 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 CA57 XFO registered?

CA57 XFO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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