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YH58 SXU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,301 mi
Last recorded11,301 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 11,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 10,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 10,118 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 10,116 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 9,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 9,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 8,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 8,229 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 8,226 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 7,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 7,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 7,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 6,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 6,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,821 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 5,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 3,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 3,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 3,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 2,633 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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YH58 SXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 YH58 SXU, 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 YH58 SXU registered?

YH58 SXU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 SXU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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