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DY08 YSA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,917 mi
Last recorded76,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YSA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,808 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,293 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

Fail 19 Jun 2020 70,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 17 May 2019 66,654 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s wing repeater poor

Fail 17 May 2019 66,654 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s wing repeater poor

Pass 30 May 2018 62,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 62,851 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,440 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,943 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,941 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,521 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,510 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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DY08 YSA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

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

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