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DY08 YRL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YRL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 58,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion rear

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,180 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 53,887 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached abs wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,631 miles

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,079 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,428 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight lens damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,984 miles

headlight lens damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,044 miles

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

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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DY08 YRL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY08 YRL, 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 DY08 YRL registered?

DY08 YRL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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