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FY58 XAP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,033 mi
Last recorded20,033 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XAP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 20,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 18,569 miles

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

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component evidence on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 14,771 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 14,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,273 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,377 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 13,371 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 12,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 11,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,948 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 8,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 4,039 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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FY58 XAP 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 78.9%.

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 FY58 XAP, 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 FY58 XAP registered?

FY58 XAP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FY58 XAP safe to buy?

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