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BL08 YPK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,141 mi
Last recorded59,141 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 YPK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 59,138 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid residue or leak around caliper area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 46,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,248 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,718 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 36,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded away (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,138 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,618 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YPK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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