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FL58 YHJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,626 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 60,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 56,371 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

this vehicle requires wheel alighment checking

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 50,569 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,740 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,724 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,526 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 25,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn very low on outside edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,506 miles

front brake pads look low

n.s. wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,175 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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FL58 YHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL58 YHJ, 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 FL58 YHJ registered?

FL58 YHJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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