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YT08 XGA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XGA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 27,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 23,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 16,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 15,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 14,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 12,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,928 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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YT08 XGA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YT08 XGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 XGA registered?

YT08 XGA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is YT08 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 XGA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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