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RX58 JWL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,501 mi
Last recorded74,501 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 JWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 74,501 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts slight faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 74,501 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts slight faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all r brake pipe slightly corroded on the connection - joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

WET TEST + General corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2025 67,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all r brake pipe slightly corroded on the connection - joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

WET TEST + General corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 66,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,446 miles

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

Nearside washer jet slightly poor condition.both head light lenses slightly poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,322 miles

Nearside washer jet not working,both head light lenses slightly poor condition

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,459 miles

Nearside jet washer not wrking.n/s/head light lense slightly poor condition.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,459 miles

Nearside jet washer not wrking.n/s/head light lense slightly poor condition.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 55,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,377 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,335 miles

child seat fitted

tested when wet

Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,883 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 JWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JWL, 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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RX58 JWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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