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YT58 XGS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

68,730 mi
Last recorded68,730 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XGS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also slight noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 60,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 60,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 60,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,170 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,170 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,455 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 49,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,571 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 45,558 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 41,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,913 miles

body damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,439 miles

alternator belt fraying

front discs worn and lipped and pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s of rack

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

alternator belt fraying

front discs worn and lipped and pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s of rack

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,765 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

play in o/s of rack

rear axle pivot bushes splitting from bonding

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filter badly corroding and damp

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

play in o/s of rack

rear axle pivot bushes splitting from bonding

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,186 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

oil leaks

poss fault with master cylinder

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 25,186 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f window missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

oil leaks

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper split

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,191 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 19,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XGS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGS, 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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YT58 XGS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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