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CA57 TYD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,977 mi
Last recorded63,977 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 63,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 62,560 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Offside Front headlamp aim slight pattern

Fail 14 Mar 2025 62,560 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front top mounts slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Offside Front headlamp aim slight pattern

Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,620 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,081 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 46,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 37,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 22,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,040 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to offside sill

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,040 miles

damage to offside sill

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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CA57 TYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA57 TYD, 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 CA57 TYD registered?

CA57 TYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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