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DY08 YSB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YSB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,499 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush/ bearings rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2025 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush/ bearings rough when turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 33,893 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,096 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 18 Jan 2022 29,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,442 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 23,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,571 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 23,571 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,342 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,342 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 20,933 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,300 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges/shoulder of tyres

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YSB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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