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CA57 TYF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 47,977 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and NSR tyres perishing on outer side walls close to rims (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle & Suspension Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 45,391 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Rust/corrosion on rear axle but not excessively

Pass 31 Jan 2023 44,066 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rust & corrosion on rear axle

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,174 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated/corroded but not leaking gases

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,256 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but not leaking gases

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

fuel filter corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,415 miles

Front Exhaust flexible pipe corroded/deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 35,970 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread. No cords showing.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,350 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread. no visible cords

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,469 miles

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

front brake imbalance is 25%

rear brake imbalance is 21%

Fail 22 Jan 2016 28,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance is 25%

rear brake imbalance is 21%

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,805 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 24,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 21,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,652 miles

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 TYF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 CA57 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

CA57 TYF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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The MOT history for CA57 TYF 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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