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DY08 YRX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,093 mi
Last recorded51,093 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YRX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

One rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Suspension components are going rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,826 miles

Front brake disc's going rusty also o/s front binding slightly

One rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 49,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split on outer cv joint (1.6 (e))

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

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

Front brake disc's going rusty also o/s front binding slightly

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

One rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 49,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

One rear metal exhaust mounting bracket missing

Suspension components are going rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,568 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 41,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,566 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 33,415 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 33,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 31,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 27,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YRX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY08 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

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