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CV58 XZL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,127 mi
Last recorded24,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 XZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 24,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes underseled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 24,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes underseled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 19,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 19,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 14,209 miles

Under body corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 14,208 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 13,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 13,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 12,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 12,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 8,009 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 8,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 6,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 4,732 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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CV58 XZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CV58 XZL, 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 CV58 XZL registered?

CV58 XZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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