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FY58 YGR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,613 mi
Last recorded52,613 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YGR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2026 52,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,910 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 42,910 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation long brake pedal travel gets almost to the floor (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 35,493 miles

Offside Front coil spring is not correctly located in the mount

Offside Rear park brake is weak

Fail 21 Sep 2024 35,316 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring is not correctly located in the mount

Offside Rear park brake is weak

Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 30,430 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limits 3mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,605 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,741 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,358 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,354 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,342 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 17,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,638 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 16,638 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread edge.

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 YGR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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