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FY58 XAT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,351 mi
Last recorded43,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XAT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 43,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Front brake binding when turned by hand

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,932 miles

Front discs have surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,494 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 38,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,597 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,162 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 21,162 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 13,927 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,815 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 XAT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAT, 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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FY58 XAT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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