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BL08 YPH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,169 mi
Last recorded53,169 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YPH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 53,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,322 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,315 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 10 Sep 2024 44,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,092 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 33,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,097 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 7,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 7,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,702 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 7,702 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,613 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,382 miles

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

Slight damage to offside front of vehicle

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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BL08 YPH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BL08 YPH, 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 BL08 YPH registered?

BL08 YPH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BL08 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 YPH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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