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RX58 HFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,933 mi
Last recorded69,933 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 HFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 69,932 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,849 miles

Front section of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,841 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 51,837 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2020 49,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,545 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,109 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,897 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,662 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 25,518 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 7,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 1,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 1,619 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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RX58 HFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX58 HFG, 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 RX58 HFG registered?

RX58 HFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is RX58 HFG safe to buy?

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