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HJ58 LJX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,718 mi
Last recorded17,718 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 LJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 17,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 17,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2023 16,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,111 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 13,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 12,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,960 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 9,960 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,840 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 6,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight when rotated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,464 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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HJ58 LJX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ58 LJX, 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 HJ58 LJX registered?

HJ58 LJX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is HJ58 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 LJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ58 LJX have outstanding finance?

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