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FY58 YGN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YGN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 68,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,934 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,575 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated.

General suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated.

General suspension component corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 51,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,772 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer bushes starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,580 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 32,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 29,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,778 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 17,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YGN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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