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YT58 XGE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,816 mi
Last recorded36,816 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 36,816 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 34,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,916 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 26,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,547 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 25,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding flexi

Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,124 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 24,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,754 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,754 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,882 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 18,878 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

unable to see the condition of rear brake linings

Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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YT58 XGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT58 XGE, 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 YT58 XGE registered?

YT58 XGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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